Kimberly Walker
United States House of Representatives
District 12
Why I am running?
Nothing has prepared me more for Congress than my personal varied experiences in life. As I worked as a correctional officer, I oversaw inmates who made mistakes, yet once they paid their debt to society, deserved a second chance. As a veteran who served in the Army and Air Force, I continue to live by the military code: selfless service and putting the welfare of the nation before your own. As a parent I wanted my child to have a good education and a better life. As an African American who is in a same sex marriage, I want to be treated equally because we all are made in the eyes of God. I have a background in Information Technology and I see the benefits of emerging technology, but also know technology can be used a weapon.
I am running because like most Americans I am tired of the rising cost of healthcare. I have seen my mother pay exorbitant cost for her medication because the pharmaceutical companies abuse the patent system so they can raise the price of drugs.
I have heard from teachers, who education the future generations, force to work two jobs in order to make ends meet. I have seen the constant cuts in or education system which makes it harder for teachers to have the tools they need to prepare our kids for the future.
We are experiencing more extreme weather in our environment and nothing is being done by this administration to fix it. I am running because I believe I can introduce bold new ideas given my unique life experiences. America is already great, I want to make it better and we need to move forward not backwards. Please visit my website for more information on my campaign and how I want to move America forward.
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