Community Policing
- Repeal Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights (LEOBOR)
- Support and invest in state model for diversion programs (i.e., unit of crisis management trained social workers)
- Expand and invest in a stronger and accountable RI accreditation system (audits policing practices and policies)
- Support legislation to mandatory 24/7 body cameras (i.e., no option to turn off)
Criminal Justice
- Work with federal delegation to expunge records of individuals incarcerated for cannabis offenses
- Work to implement clemency programs
- Work to invest in rehabilitation program that support skills for the future (technology)
- Diversity to the Bench: Add judges representing the racialized communities that are served
Homelessness
- Solve homelessness by investing in housing infrastructure, and additional shelters as a transition
- Comprehensive support packages for homeless population to build a pipeline out of poverty
Cannabis
- Support legislation to increase number of licenses and allowance of municipal cooperatives
- Invest in educational opportunities and spaces to help address community questions
- Collaborate with Secretary of State to support community driven development of cooperatives
Fair Taxation
- Support legislation that increases income tax rate for those making more than $475k (i.e., including pass-through entities)
- Support legislation and initiatives to lower tangible asset tax, which disproportionately weighs on micro-businesses
- Continue to phase out car tax
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- At every level of government, from executive branch hires, to RFPs and grant criteria frameworks, and for all agencies/departments under the purview of the state, we will work towards greater diversity, equity, and inclusion.