Public Safety
Steve is a proud supporter of our police officers and first responders. Steve believes we must increase pay for police officers, so that we can recruit and retain the best officers for our communities. He believes in open communication between the police and the public they serve. Steve supports a comprehensive community based approach to policing that ensures our officers have the training, resources and support they need to protect our neighborhoods and come home safe after every shift.
Quality Education
As a State Representative, Steve voted in favor of the largest investment in public education in decades. Steve believes we must continue to provide pay increases for our teachers and ensure every district provides students with a clean, safe and supportive learning environment. He continues to advocate for increased transportation funding to schools. He supports charter schools, in conjunction with the strong accountability standards set by the state.
Steve supports a statewide approach to curriculum that is focused on setting students up for future success, which includes investing in community colleges, vocational training and our local public universities, UMSL and Harris Stowe.
Access to Affordable Healthcare
Steve knows that access to affordable healthcare is a key milestone of a healthy community. In the legislature, Steve has supported medicaid expansion, paid family leave and increased investments in mental health and rehabilitation resources.
As State Senator, Steve will support protecting the environment, which has direct implications on public health. You can count on Steve to stand up for access to contraception, funding for Planned Parenthood and new investments in drug treatment centers.
