Working people have been told for generations not to complain and to just work harder, and those that complain are told they did not work hard enough. I believe that the system has been built to work against us and needs to be fixed.
I recently graduated South Plains College, a school that serves many communities in West Texas. I advocated on behalf of the college in Austin for more state funding for community colleges across the state. Representative Tepper was one of the members we looked forward to meeting and at the last minute decided not to meet with us. If I were in office, I would at the least meet the people I serve.
At South Plains College, I served as a senator on the Student Government and worked with the other representatives to rebuild a constitution after the student government dissolved during the Covid Pandemic. I have advocated and passed resolutions in support of Hispanic Heritage Month, Indigenous Peoples Day, and a voter registration week at all campuses.
As a representative for District 84, I want to continue being an advocate and build a community based on love and compassion, not of hate and division. I want us to fight for a greener future that cares for workers, the planet, and people who we do not always see eye-to-eye with.