Kamela Smith

Government Reform Increased transparency, accountability, and equity in state government An independent, nonpartisan Inspector General’s Office that can investigate waste, abuse, and mismanagement in our government Campaign finance reforms that ensure people – not wealthy corporate interests – are deciding our elections. Healthcare I will fight for: Increased mental health supports in our public schools, higher education, and community spaces Universal access to affordable mental health care Lower healthcare and prescription costs across the board A statewide public option to lower marketplace insurance costs and increase access to coverage. Housing Expanding assistance for homeowners that will help them stay in their homes in a crisis Protecting rights and expanding resources for individuals experiencing homelessness. Abortion / Contraception A constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights. Infrastructure / Transportation Stopping unsustainable development that harms public health and safety. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Supporting deescalation in police interactions by expanding support from other first responders, like mental health professionals, who are better equipped to handle certain incidents Increasing police transparency and accountability. Housing As your state representative, I will fight for: Sustainable development of affordable housing. Right now, we are 23,000 units short of affordable housing, and we must take this seriously by making the investments needed to address this crisis Stabilizing rising rents by implementing caps on rent increases. Wages / Job Benefits Expanded access to affordable childcare and flexibility to balance work and family. Government Reform Expanded voting rights with a constitutional amendment to guarantee no-excuse absentee voting, so that everyone has the option to vote by mail Increased support for state workers so that our public servants can thrive, not struggle to survive Increased accessibility and transparency for the public to participate in the legislative process. Infrastructure / Transportation Meaningfully involving the public in transportation planning and construction through building strong local relationships, listening and responding to feedback, proactively reaching out, and documenting and sharing the community's impact on decisions. Environment / Energy Transition Delaware to a Green State by investing in wind/solar projects, adding composting facilities, and expanding our electric vehicle infrastructure. Education I will fight for: Universal free school meals for all students Equitable and complete school funding so that our students and teachers receive the resources they need to succeed Expanded youth apprenticeships Programs that teach our youth life skills they need to transition into adulthood. Abortion / Contraception Expanded access to reproductive healthcare and supporting community providers to ensure they are well-resources. Criminal Justice / Public Safety As your state representative, I will fight for: Expanding resources for mental health and substance abuse treatment Meaningful, common sense, probation reform so that those trying to get back on their feet and reintegrate into the community to not get sent back to prison for minor issues beyond their control. Environment / Energy Environmental justice so that the impacts of development do not harm our most vulnerable communities.