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Katrina E. Callsen

DEMOCRAT

Katrina E. Callsen is running for Virginia State Delegate, District 54, Democratic Primary.

Personal background

Katrina is from Virginia. She has a bachelor's degree from Yale University and a law degree from the University of Virginia. She lives with her husband and two sons.

Professional background

Katrina Callsen is a lawyer. She is the deputy city attorney for Charlottesville. She used to be a middle school math teacher through Teach for America.

Political background

Katrina Callsen currently the chair of the Albemarle County School Board. She was first elected in 2017 and has been in office for two terms.

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Energy & the Environment

Supports opportunities for shared solar in low-income neighborhoods.

Wants Charlottesville to be a Clean Energy Hub.

Supports the State Corporation Commission regulating electricity rates.

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Economy

Wants to change zoning rules.

Supports providing tax breaks to repair affordable housing,

Wants to provide support and services to reduce homelessness.

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Healthcare

Supports abortion, and wants to change the Virginia constitution to include protections for reproductive rights.

Wants birth control to be accessible and covered by health insurance companies.

Wants to make sure that low-income Virginians and people of color can access reproductive healthcare.

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Education

Wants to raise teacher pay.

Supports more mental health services in schools.

Wants more funding to schools, and to make sure that funding is distributed to underfunded schools.

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Public Safety

Supports gun control, including banning assault weapons and more gun storage requirements.

Opposes guns being carried on college campuses and in other public spaces.

Wants more funding for the police and more resources to prevent fentanyl overdoses.

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