Kenan Judge

Economy Kenan knows what it takes to work his way up in the business world. It's important to bring quality good paying jobs with benefits to our community. At the foundation of that is two things: a strong business owner community and training programs for workers. Healthcare Wellness is more than doctor visits. It also includes exercise and a healthy diet. These opportunities should not be exclusive to the wealthy. Wellness and healthcare should be affordable for all Iowans - especially those with disabilities and mental illness. Education Supporting our teachers should be at the center of our efforts. This support not only includes proper funding for our schools, but also includes protecting our AEA's (Area Education Associations). Healthcare We need to address the poor state of our healthcare system in Iowa. Healthcare costs are skyrocketing and for too many Iowans healthcare is either unaffordable or inaccessible. The privatization of Medicaid has hurt the most vulnerable people in this state. That's not how Iowans treat Iowans. We need to work towards a bipartisan solution that fixes the sorry state of mental health care in Iowa, that includes ensuring accessible substance abuse treatment facilities, confronts our opioid epidemic and provides proper mental healthcare. Education Politicians have lost focus of what it takes to bring good paying jobs to our communities. That means investing in education so that our children have the skills needed for the 21st century economy and we need to invest in apprenticeship programs that train workers for the jobs of tomorrow.