MY PLATFORM
I pledge to continue to:
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Seek legislation that would close the gender pay gap.
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Support public education and oppose bills that threaten the viability of public schools.
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Work with state and local education officials to identify ways to improve failing schools.
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Support pay increases for educators to attract top-notch, dedicated teachers.
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Advocate for capital improvements at Bishop State Community College to replace obsolete facilities and instructional equipment, and enable the college to offer first-rate training in nursing and other programs.
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Support investment in programs that encourage entrepreneurship and small business development.
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Support programs and tax incentives for downtown redevelopment and neighborhood revitalization.
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Support better access to healthcare for families that cannot afford healthcare.
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Support increased funding for the court system so that cases can be processed more efficiently.
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Support rehabilitation programs for ex-offenders to reduce crime, recidivism and overcrowding in jails and prisons.
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Vote in favor of allowing voters to decide if Alabama should have a lottery.
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Support automatic voter registration.
I have the privilege of serving on five key House committees:
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Boards, Agencies & Commissions
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Constitution, Campaigns & Elections
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Commerce & Small Business
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County & Municipal Government
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Mobile County Legislative Delegation Committee
Additionally, I serve as a House Democratic Caucus Whip.
Carlotta Shinn-Russell, Leevones Fisher and Christian Smith stood with Adline when she announced her Gender Pay Gap Bill at a press conference. Read AL.com coverage of the press conference announcing the bill here.
Elaine Goubil and Adline showed their support for a state holiday in honor of Rosa Parks.