Straight Talk & Integrity
“District 77 deserves an advocate at the State House leading the way on educational equity, economic development, health care expansion, and criminal justice reform. It’s time for a new day.” –Kambrell Garvin
Opinion: The COVID-19 pandemic shows why South Carolina needs to expand Medicaid coverage
16 Apr
by
kamgarv18
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Somehow we weathered and witnessed
A nation that isn't broken
but simply unfinished
There is always light
if only we're brave enough to see it
if only we're brave enough to be it.
— Amanda Gorman
Education
- Educational Equity
- Fight to increase teacher salaries
- Reduce classroom size
- Increase per pupil spending
Leadership through integrity and straight talk
- Work to increase minimum wage
- Provide constituent services and regular legislative updates
Economic Development in District 77
- Develop public and private partnerships
- Ensure repair of bridges and roads
- Work to attract jobs o Support entrepreneurship and encourage residents to start businesses
- Ensure that SCE&G/ Santee Cooper/ co-operatives customers receive the best rates and are protected with better energy policy
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Evaluate disproportionate sentencing guidelines o Foster safe communities
- Fight to repeal “Stop and Frisk” warrantless searches
- Increase funding for police body cameras to protect citizens and law enforcement officers
Health Care Expansion
- Protect our hospitals
- Encourage primary care
- Work to expand Medicaid
