Issue: Diversity & Inclusion

Q What steps would you take if elected to protect undocumented residents by directing our local police to not cooperate with ICE in raids, access to public schools, courthouses or other public buildings to the extent possible by law? Also would you commit to vote against measures to promote any form of cooperation with ICE such as 287g?

Asked by Democratic Socialists of America

Q The University of Texas is arguably the largest concentration of young residents in the city of Austin, yet the area has only been granted two polling locations. What is your stance on adding more polling locations to college campuses?

Asked by Austin Young Democrats

Q Many Young Democrats get involved with the political process by taking on positions with campaigns both in an unpaid and paid capacity. What has your campaign done to ensure fair labor practices or equal opportunities for young Democrats on your team? (ex., Offering living wage, school schedule flexibility, paid internships etc.)

Asked by Austin Young Democrats

Q Millennials are projected to become the largest population of eligible voters yet many cite low millennial voter turnout as an obstacle faced by the Democratic Party. How have you as a candidate reached out to millennial voters to encourage more youth voter participation?

Asked by Austin Young Democrats

Q What policies will you advocate to address the increasingly unaffordable housing, transportation, and utility costs that are economically segregating our neighborhoods?

Asked by Friends of Austin Neighborhoods

Q What policies and approaches will you advocate to promote neighborhood improvement, and avoid neighborhood protectionism, as Austin changes and grows?

Asked by Friends of Austin Neighborhoods

Q How will you resolve policy issues and cases that come before you when the wishes of some incumbent residents in a neighborhood conflict with the interests of other residents and the larger, city-wide community?

Asked by Friends of Austin Neighborhoods

Q What policies will you advocate to accommodate and welcome the full abundance and diversity of people who aspire to live in Austin’s neighborhoods?

Asked by Friends of Austin Neighborhoods

Q What would you do to provide and fund an equitable, quality public education for all children pre-k through grade 12?

Asked by Friends of Austin Neighborhoods

Q What legislation would you support to provide quality public education for all children?

Asked by League of Women Voters Austin Area