What is your view on venues requiring proof of vaccination to attend an event?
Why do we need to show proof for any events? We don’t do this for flu vaccines.
If Connecticut needed to raise taxes, would you rather raise taxes on citizens or businesses?
I simply refuse to increase property taxes on the average family or car taxes. There has to be other ways to cut spending! If I had to raise taxes I would raise them on large businesses, and not small businesses.
I am a fast learner and I SHALL learn ways we can attract businesses and also not have residents be burdened with tax increases.
Is it acceptable for companies, like Facebook or Twitter, to block content?
No.
Should the money follow the student for purposes of private schools?
Yes.
Should we teach civics in public schools?
Yes.
Do you support equal funds going to trade school scholarships as four year college scholarships?
Yes. I believe in trade schools, and they are a great fit for many people. Often graduates from trade schools can find more lucrative jobs than those with college degrees.
What grade level, if any, should Critical Race Theory be taught in history classes?
CTR is a college level law class.
How do you propose we limit the cost increases of Eversource power bills?
If elected, I will investigate how this happens and do what I can to limit these price hikes.
Would you support a state refund to encourage homeowners to move from oil to gas heating?
We need to be energy independent. I would support this.
What is more important to you, the environment or the economy?
The economy is affecting people now.
Should Connecticut implement a carbon tax?
No. Logistically, this would be very difficult to implement.
Would you support a statewide healthcare system?
I don’t understand why healthcare is a commodity. Healthcare should be for all. The question is, “How do you pay for it?”
Connecticut recently put a $15 cap on insulin prices. Do you support a similar cap on other critical medications?
Yes
Many Americans are buying their prescription drugs from outside America due to costs. What is your view on this issue? Should we crack down on the illegal import of these medications?
We should look into why people are doing this, and fix the root cause.
Do you support hospitals needing to declare the price of procedures online so citizens can shop around?
Yes
Do you support Connecticut towns ability to handle their own zoning rights?
Yes
Is internet access a human right, like power and water?
Yes
Would you support more strict gun laws?
I do not support more laws restricting firearms. Who are we punishing by doing this?
Do you support background checks?
Yes
Do you support red flag laws?
Red flags laws can be abused. This would have to be carefully implemented, as this could lead to a slippery slope.
What, legislatively, can be done to ensure men and women get paid equal pay for equal work?
As a woman, I understand how important this issue is. I would do whatever I can.
Do you support the repeal of affirmative action?
Affirmative action was needed to get things started, and in certain cases it still is needed.
Was Biden the winner of the 2020 election?
He is the sitting president. We need to be united and not let other countries try to divide us.
Should we have a state or federal holiday for voting on Nov 8th?
Everyone who is employed, should be allowed to go and vote.
Are voter ID laws a good idea?
Yes
Is early voting a good idea?
I don’t like early voting, because people might change their mind.
Is term limits on congressmen a good idea?
It takes time to learn the role, so I would support a 12 year term limit on senators.