Fear of being known as a Democrat
We need to address this issue as a community and can no longer let this go unchallenged. I know that we can fix this, and I want to hear your solutions. You may contact me, or I am willing to come to YOU. There’s a superhero in all of us, we just need the courage to put on the cape.
 

Increase donations to MCDP while also keeping a firm grasp on expenses
I will take a long hard look at exactly what we’re spending money on and how that is impacting our voter engagement. I will make the hard decisions to adjust spending in areas that are underperforming. We also need to expand our donation pool. We need as many small-dollar donors as possible. Some donors I’ve spoken to are afraid to be identified as Democrats.
Solve the collective fear of being identified as a Democrat and we’ll help solve this issue. It’s all connected.
 

Outreach
Our county population has grown incredibly over these past several years. Many of our new residents are left-leaning.  We need to increase our outreach efforts to them and to those who have resided here for decades. 
I will ensure that our community outreach happens every year, and not only during Presidential or Gubernatorial election years. Why should voters care if we only act like they’re valuable every other year? 
I would like to teach others to do what my husband and I have been doing for years – we volunteer with local groups that are led by very talented and concerned residents. When we all work together and are open about our political beliefs, we dispel the myths that others may believe about Democrats. 
Solve the collective fear of being identified as a Democrat and we’ll help solve this issue. It’s all connected.
 

Running for Non-Partisan Offices
Better coordination is needed. Too often we have more than one valuable Democratic candidate running for the same position when multiple positions are on the ballot. If people are afraid of running as Democrats, they might fail to advise MCDP before submitting their application to run. This becomes an issue when MCDP has also recruited a Democratic candidate to run for that position. When that occurs, the Democratic vote becomes split between two candidates and a third less desirable candidate can more easily win the position.
Solve the collective fear of being identified as a Democrat and we’ll help solve this issue. It’s all connected.
 

Public Schools 
I support public schools. When our public schools are properly funded, the burden can be lifted off parents of school-age children. I will admit that I was shocked to find the lists of items parents are required to purchase for their children each school year. These are items that had always been provided to students by properly funded public schools when I lived in other areas of the country. We never had to bring anything other than pens, pencils, erasers, notebooks, and a calculator when I attended public school. For families with multiple kids, this extra cost can be burdensome. We need more like-minded candidates to run for every office - especially public school boards and the State Board of Education - to ensure our children are getting the best education possible.
Solve the collective fear of being identified as a Democrat and we’ll help solve this issue. It’s all connected.
 

Additional thoughts:

1. Bodily Autonomy:
   I believe in bodily autonomy for EVERYONE, regardless of their age, gender, or economic status. I believe that medical decisions should be made between medical professionals and patients and, if necessary, their caregivers. No one should be forced to leave the state of Texas to obtain medical care. 
   Medical care should not be a partisan issue. I think we can all agree on that.
    

I believe in Humanity:
We all do best when we recognize each other’s humanity. We do not have to agree on everything to work together. Whether you live in Willis, Tamina, Splendora, Pinehurst, Conroe, Spring or The Woodlands, we are a community. We’re all affected by the price of groceries and gas, flooding, the reliability of the electric grid, and so much more.

Let’s work together

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