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Richard Walker
DEMOCRAT
Richard Walker is running for Virginia State Delegate, District 79, Democratic Primary.
Personal background
Richard is from the Union Hill community of Buckingham County. He has a degree from Virginia State University. He lives in Richmond.
Professional background
Richard is a mental health professional.
Political background
Richard Walker previously ran for state delegate to represent district 71 and did not win.
Energy & the Environment
Wants to stop any new fossil fuel projects to prevent the creation of more polluting energy infrastructure.
Supports creating an energy plan that creates well-paid jobs and transitions to renewable energy sources in a way that is fair to everyone.
Wants to evaluate the impacts of new air and water permits to make sure that they won't be harmful to the health of local communities.
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Economy
Supports the right of workers to form a union and opposes "right-to-work" laws, which prevent workers from being require to join a union or pay union dues.
Wants to increase the minimum wage,
Plans to give the majority of tax income from marijuana legalization to communities hurt by its criminalization and make sure that Black farmers and businesses benefit from the production and sale of legal marijuana.
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Healthcare
Supports a universal healthcare system.
Plans to increase the number of in-patient, long term care facilities for substance abuse.
Supports codifying Family Leave Time, including time off with pay for medical issues or familial care.
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Education
Wants to reform the state education funding formula to ensure that the standards of quality are fully funded.
Plans to prioritize state budgets for science, arts, culture and hands-on educational experiences.
Supports creating educational partnerships between schools across counties.
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Public Safety
Opposes mandatory minimum sentences and supports updating sentencing guidelines and increasing oversight over sentencing.
Wants to use health facilities rather than jails for those suffering from a mental health issue.
Supports fully legalizing marijuana use or possession.
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