We need a health care system that puts the focus on maintaining health, individual choice and ensuring that other medical professionals and facilities are available within our community.

We must put pressure on our representatives in Washington to fight for Universal Health Care in an industrialized country with enough resources to care for our families, children, and seniors. We are the only rich nation that doesn’t provide a national healthcare system.

We, the voters of District 38, have the power to change our community. We must stand up and embrace our civic responsibility of voting for elected officials who will fight on our behalf and who will be held accountable for their actions, statements, and votes. I believe that new leadership must be brought to our city and it must come from the people, not from leaders of Wall Street or established politicians. This city must be led by individuals with empathy and compassion.  And after much thought and contemplation, I put myself forward for your consideration to become your next City Council member from District 38.

 Here are Carmen's positions on the issues:

• Affordable Housing
• Strong Public School System
• Universal Health Care
• Living Wages & Green Jobs
• Strong Unions
• End of Police Abuse & Broken Windows
• Black Lives Matter
• Protection for Immigrants
• Comprehensive Participatory Budget
• Improved Transportation