Pat Chesbro in 2022 AK Senate race
On Abortion:
Fight for women's medical care including abortion
Women's rights to make their own decisions and conduct their lives have been overruled, and they are losing their control over their own reproductive health.
Our young women need assurance that that right will be theirs too. I'll stand up and fight for the rights of women to get the medical care they need, including abortion.
Source: 2022 Alaska Senate campaign website ChesbroForAlaska.com
Oct 7, 2022
On Budget & Economy:
State should invest $25M to help local entrepreneurs
Chesbro says she'd like the state to invest 25 million dollars in an Angel Fund to help local entrepreneurs. "I think we can turn around some of these fiscal issues we have. I think we can invest in new and innovative industries in Alaska, so that
people can have good jobs. Oil and gas have been really important in our lives, and will continue to be, but its not the only thing that we can do. I am optimistic that we can make it better by tapping and investing in Alaskans."
Source: Alaska Public Media on 2022 Alaska Senate race
Oct 22, 2022
On Education:
Fully support strengthening public education
Strong education helps young people become resilient in this ever-changing world and gives students the tools to think critically.
I fully support strengthening equitable educational systems and strengthening public education.
Source: 2022 Alaska Senate campaign website ChesbroForAlaska.com
Oct 7, 2022
On Energy & Oil:
Harness the great potential for renewable energy
New products and processes can help diminish our dependence on fossil fuels for transportation, heating, and the manufacture of plastics and other disposable materials. Alaska can be a laboratory for small and localized renewable energy.
I will fight for solutions that harness the great potential for renewable energy in Alaska and America.
Source: 2022 Alaska Senate campaign website ChesbroForAlaska.com
Oct 7, 2022
On Families & Children:
Reinstate and expand the 2021 Child Tax Credit
In order to thrive in the workplace, working families must have access to affordable childcare. I support the provisions in the Build Back Better Act that address the long-standing crisis in childcare in Alaska. The 2021 Child Tax Credit of
$3000-$3600 for all working families lifted many children out of poverty, but it was not extended beyond 2021. I will fight to reinstate the credit and expand it in the future.
Source: 2022 Alaska Senate campaign website ChesbroForAlaska.com
Oct 7, 2022
On Gun Control:
Curb the epidemic of gun violence in America
I support policies that will curb the epidemic of gun violence in
America and the research needed to understand and address this problem.
Source: 2022 Alaska Senate campaign website ChesbroForAlaska.com
Oct 7, 2022
On Gun Control:
Close loopholes for background checks, limit assault weapons
Pat Chesbro, whose daughter was shot to death with a handgun, called for increased gun control measures and
said arming teachers--a solution proposed by some Republicans--would not solve the problem. Chesbro said she supports closing loopholes in existing background check laws and limiting assault weapon purchases.
Source: Anchorage Daily News on 2022 Alaska Senate race
May 29, 2022
On Health Care:
Medical rights are human rights, recognize at federal level
Medical rights are human rights and recognizing this fact and codifying it as the law of the land must happen at the federal level.
Only then will Americans be protected from meddling government oversight into their most personal life decisions.
Source: Anchorage Daily News on 2022 Alaska Senate race
Jun 26, 2022
On Jobs:
Protect right to organize, support the PRO Act
All work contributes to the health of society, but not all work is paid at livable levels. I value all workers and will fight to protect their right to organize as Labor Unions. I support the PRO Act.Workers can see potential improvements if given
the opportunity to be heard. Workers must be able to negotiate for fair wages and safe working conditions, using whatever structures work best. Engaged workers are energized and effective. I support the important role of Labor Unions in this effort.
Source: 2022 Alaska Senate campaign website ChesbroForAlaska.com
Oct 7, 2022
On Principles & Values:
Make this world a more inclusive place
I will join with our marginalized persons, no matter the color of their skins, their country of origin, or their
LGBTQ+ identities, in making this world a more inclusive place."Our diversity is our strength. We must not only tolerate, but also respect those with different backgrounds, traditions, and world views."
Source: 2022 Alaska Senate campaign website ChesbroForAlaska.com
Oct 7, 2022
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