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Val Almonord
DEMOCRAT
Val Almonord is running for Georgia US Representative, District 3, Democratic Primary.
Personal background
Val was born in Haiti and immigrated to New York in 1969. He attended LaGuardia Community College and Hunter College in New York, and later Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine. He has a master's degree in healthcare management from Troy University.
Professional background
Dr. Valbrun (Val) Almonord is a physician who has worked in the Military Health Care System, first with the U.S. Air Force and later with the U.S. Army, retiring from Martin Army Community Hospital in Fort Moore (Fort Benning), Georgia. He served in the U.S. Army Active Duty and the U.S. Army Reserves.
Political background
Val Almonord's campaign for US Representative is his first entry into politics.
Economy
Wants to achieve high-quality employment post COVID-19 by investing in small businesses, stimulating job creation, rebuilding our infrastructure, and investing in clean-energy technologies
Plans to rejuvenate rural American economy by revitalizing Main Street, advocating for farmers, addressing agricultural disparities, expanding wireless broadband, and implementing middle-class tax cuts.
Supports strong labor unions, livable wages, safe work conditions, and organizing the workplace.
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Energy & the Environment
Supports environmental protection, pledges to combat climate change, preserve Georgia's natural resources, and promote green jobs, while advocating for policies that ensure clean air, water, and land for future generations and economic prosperity.
Supports the advancement of renewable energy
Believes climate change is a critical issue for the U.S., advocating for a transition to clean energy leadership, job creation, and cross-sector collaboration for a sustainable future.
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Healthcare
Said, "American healthcare is in crisis, requiring someone with a deep understanding of science and healthcare systems to address its challenges and prioritize community health and safety."
Plans to work with President Biden to expand Medicaid, protect Medicare and Social Security, reduce healthcare costs, incorporate mental health services, improve healthcare in underserved areas, and allocating resources for women's health issues.
Believes women's reproductive rights are fundamental to human rights, advocating for access to comprehensive healthcare, including contraception, abortion, and maternal services, to ensure the right to make informed choices without stigma or barriers.
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Voting & Elections
Opposes the Citizens United ruling, calling for a Constitutional amendment to eliminate this and remove big money from politics.
Said, "From the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act in 2009 to John Lewis Voting Right Act to For the People Act, Democrats have fought to end discrimination in all forms. I plan to uphold that legacy."
Supports protecting voting rights, ensuring every individual has the freedom and opportunity to participate in elections, regardless of identity or political beliefs.
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Public Safety
Believes systemic bias in the U.S. criminal justice system leads to over-policing and overcriminalization, particularly in minority communities, and sees police violence as a significant and escalating issue.
Plans to protect LGBTQ+ individuals from violence and work to end the epidemic of violence against the transgender community, particularly transgender women of color."
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Education
Supports tuition-free public colleges, universities, community colleges, and trade schools for middle and low-income families, and modernizing education to reflect current job market demands
Believes growing student loan debt has created widespread issues that affect social and economic well-being.
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Foreign Policy and Immigration
Advocates for reinstating, expanding, and streamlining protections for DACA and DAPA recipients
Supports humane immigration policies, opposes private detention facilities, and wants to negotiate with foreign nations to reduce undocumented immigration.
Wants to work towards a legislative pathway to citizenship for undocumented individuals already here.
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