Deidre DeJear in Gubernatorial campaign websites

On Budget & Economy: Implement a true, comprehensive economic plan

In Iowa we have a skills gap, a worker shortage and continue to see a loss of jobs in our rural and urban communities. We must implement a true, comprehensive economic plan that will keep jobs here, attract new manufacturing and technology jobs, strengthen small businesses, welcome unions and their support of workers rights, ensure a sustainable wage for all Iowa families, and close the skills gap through training and education to Iowa's untapped talent. Source: 2022 Iowa Governor campaign website DeJearForIowa.com May 30, 2022

On Drugs: Legalize and regulate cannabis for adult use, like alcohol

End the costly and unsuccessful prohibition of cannabis.
Legalize and regulate cannabis for adult use--similarly to alcohol.
Support small businesses, especially those operated by people of color, to ensure that legalized cannabis becomes a viable business opportunity for more than just corporations.
Use revenue from legal cannabis as a reinvestment in communities disproportionately impacted by the criminalization of cannabis.
Ensure that the tax revenue created from cannabis sales goes directly to supporting four key areas:
1. Education
2. Mental Health Care
3. Paid Parental Leave
4. Substance Abuse Prevention

Source: 2022 Iowa Gubernatorial campaign website DejearForIowa.com Sep 22, 2022

On Education: It is time to fully fund our education system at every level

Every Iowan deserves a first class education that prepares them for a career and/or higher education. It is time to fully fund our education system at every level, including universal Pre-K and child care, affordable colleges and trade programs, and prioritizing equitable pay and benefits for Iowa educators. Source: 2022 Iowa Governor campaign website DeJearForIowa.com May 30, 2022

On Energy & Oil: Protect environment while creating renewable energy jobs

Iowa has always been a place of fruitful soil and fields of opportunity. With the very pressing threat of climate change affecting our world, Iowa must move forward as a leader with an environmental justice plan that centers on protecting our rural communities, communities of color, communities with disabilities, our children and the sick. Protecting our waterways while creating good paying renewable energy jobs will enhance our lives and further strengthen our economy. Source: 2022 Iowa Governor campaign website DeJearForIowa.com May 30, 2022

On Government Reform: Ensure the protection of all Iowans' voting rights

Voting is our most basic, democratic right and must be protected. It is time to strengthen our voting system, making it safe and accessible so ALL Iowans have equal access to the ballot box and can rightfully participate in our democracy. Iowa has always positioned itself as a leader, now is the time to lead by example and ensure the protection of all Iowans' voting rights. Source: 2022 Iowa Governor campaign website DeJearForIowa.com May 30, 2022

On Gun Control: Repeal the dangerous "stand your ground" law

Increase the minimum age for sales of assault rifles to 21 years old.
Reinstate permit requirements for purchase of weapons and require comprehensive background checks for all gun sales.
Repeal the dangerous "stand your ground" law.
Enact a Gun Violence Restraining Order which allows domestic violence victims to temporarily remove guns and prevent purchase of weapons by individuals who pose a threat.
Require gun owners to report lost or stolen gun to assist law enforcement from keeping weapons off the street and enact a civil penalty for failure to report within 30 days.
Require safety measures for the storage of all guns and the use of trigger locks to help keep our children and those with mental illness safe; with a civil penalty for failure to report safety plan.
Implement bipartisan Red Flag laws to allow police to petition the court for removal of firearms from persons who may present a danger to others or themselves.

Source: 2022 Iowa Gubernatorial campaign website DejearForIowa.com Sep 22, 2022

On Health Care: Quality affordable healthcare, mental health imperative

Access to quality affordable healthcare and mental health services is imperative. Unfortunately it is out of reach for too many, including our rural communities. The COVID-19 Pandemic has unveiled the inadequacies in Iowa's healthcare systems; now more than ever we must make sure our healthcare system meets the needs of Iowans today and improves the future of health and wellness for every Iowan and healthcare practitioner. Source: 2022 Iowa Governor campaign website DeJearForIowa.com May 30, 2022

On Local Issues: Rural communities are integral to the success of our state

Our rural communities are integral to the success of our state. We must invest in our rural areas so that people can live in the communities they love; from sustainable farms to thriving town squares with small business development, jobs, technological upgrades, quality education and accessible health care. Neglecting the needs of rural Iowans only moves this state farther back rather than forward. Source: 2022 Iowa Governor campaign website DeJearForIowa.com May 30, 2022

On Technology: Expand broadband, increase speeds, welcome technology jobs

Iowa is 45th in the nation in broadband speed. Our state must live up to its potential and finally become a competitive technological hub by expanding broadband, increasing speeds, and welcoming the technologically driven jobs of the future. Source: 2022 Iowa Governor campaign website DeJearForIowa.com May 30, 2022

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