Xochitl Torres Small in Survey of 2018 House campaign websites


On Budget & Economy: New jobs by incentives for business & training for students

I will fight for living wages for hard working New Mexicans and work with stakeholders to provide incentives to attract businesses that offer good-paying jobs. I'll support investment in 21st century infrastructure, from safe roads to broadband and cell phone service. And I'll continue to fight for funding for workforce training and development programs to prepare New Mexico's students for the jobs of the future, right here at home.
Source: 2018 NM-2 House campaign website XochForCongress.com May 11, 2020

On Education: Invest in public schools, act on southern New Mexico needs

In southern New Mexico, we have some unique challenges in providing public education to our rural and diverse communities. I'll fight for increased funding for our public schools so that all students have access to the tools and technology they need. I'll work to increase funding for English language learning programs. I'll advocate for better pay for teachers, and I'll push to reduce class sizes. Finally, I'll invest in early childhood education and work toward universal access to Pre-K.
Source: 2018 NM-2 House campaign website XochForCongress.com May 11, 2020

On Health Care: Work across party lines to expand rural health care access

Everyone should have access to quality, affordable health care. We need an advocate who understands the unique health care needs of rural communities. I'll work across party lines to expand rural health care access by providing incentives for medical professionals to serve our rural communities.
Source: 2018 NM-2 House campaign website XochForCongress.com May 11, 2020

On Homeland Security: Fully funded and staffed VA; including mental health

I am committed to fight for a VA that is fully funded, fully staffed, and accessible to veterans wherever they are. That means making sure all veterans have more accessible transportation options available to them. It also means ensuring that veterans have access to the most up-to-date and effective treatments, including for mental health conditions like PTSD and depression. Mental health treatment must be a priority if we are to reduce the staggering number of veteran suicides.
Source: 2018 NM-2 House campaign website XochForCongress.com May 11, 2020

On Immigration: For secure borders; against impractical wall

We need secure borders to keep out traffickers and violent criminals. That means giving Customs and Border Protection the technology and personnel they need to keep us safe and maintain effective and efficient ports of entry. We don't solve any problem by building another wall--that's just fiscally irresponsible and impractical. I will work with anyone who's willing to focus on enforcing laws against criminals and keeping us all safe.
Source: 2018 NM-2 House campaign website XochForCongress.com May 11, 2020

On Immigration: We need a clear and moral immigration system

I know that a fundamental part of our border security is a clear and moral immigration system. I'll fight for a path to citizenship for DREAMers and others without criminal records who are living, working, and paying taxes across our great country. And, by expanding work visas and skills-based immigration, we can support American agriculture, technology, and other sectors that benefit from hiring the best, brightest, and hardest working people from around the world.
Source: 2018 NM-2 House campaign website XochForCongress.com May 11, 2020

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