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Ballotpedia, Vanessa Enoch

Vanessa earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and criminology from Ohio State University, a master's of business administration degree from Xavier University, and a doctorate degree in public policy from Union Institute and University. She has 2 daughters.

Vanessa is the CEO of Vision Works and Cultural Impact LLC. She previously worked as a senior information technology project manager for Paul May & Associates and as department chair and dean of students at American National University. 

Vanessa Enoch ran for US representative in District 8 in 2018, 2020, and 2022, but she did not win any of those elections. 

Plans to vote for bills regardless of the administration that introduces them as long as they will benefit state residents.

Supports replacing fossil fuel jobs with green energy jobs and wants to create jobs to build and restore "crumbling roads and bridges."

Believes the US must urgently expand trade with current partners and identify new markets for farmers to sell their products.

Opposes "stringent work requirements for SNAP recipients" and believes policymakers are complicating access to food assistance for families.

- Supports microchip development in Ohio.
- Plans to vote for bills regardless of the administration that introduces them as long as they will benefit state residents.
- Supports replacing fossil fuel jobs with green energy jobs and wants to create jobs to build and restore "crumbling roads and bridges."
- Believes the US must urgently expand trade with current partners and identify new markets for farmers to sell their products.
- Opposes "stringent work requirements for SNAP recipients" and believes policymakers are complicating access to food assistance for families.

Economy

Supports abortion access and opposes government intervention in women's healthcare decisions.

Believes healthcare costs are rising faster than inflation.

Plans to work to ensure that all Americans have access to strong and affordable healthcare, including prescription drug costs.

Supports establishing a "data-driven healthcare system that will protect us from future health emergencies."

- Supports abortion.
- Supports abortion access and opposes government intervention in women's healthcare decisions.
- Believes healthcare costs are rising faster than inflation.
- Plans to work to ensure that all Americans have access to strong and affordable healthcare, including prescription drug costs.
- Supports establishing a "data-driven healthcare system that will protect us from future health emergencies."

Healthcare

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Believes Ohio’s prisons disproportionately incarcerate poor, mentally ill, and minority individuals, advocating for criminal justice system fairness.

Believes Ohio’s prisons disproportionately incarcerate poor, mentally ill, and minority populations. 

Wants to bridge racial inequalities, including addressing racial profiling, biased court decisions, mass incarceration, and increase Black representation in colleges and well-paying fields.

Supports gun control measures like banning bump stocks.

Said, "I believe there is no good reason for civilians to own war weapons."

- Wants to address opioid addiction.
- Believes Ohio’s prisons disproportionately incarcerate poor, mentally ill, and minority populations. 
- Wants to bridge racial inequalities, including addressing racial profiling, biased court decisions, mass incarceration, and increase Black representation in colleges and well-paying fields.
- Supports gun control measures like banning bump stocks.
- Said, "I believe there is no good reason for civilians to own war weapons."

Public Safety

Wants to improve physical and mental healthcare for veterans.

Wants veterans hospitals to be "well equipped as any in the United States."

Supports establishing a pathway to citizenship for long-term residents and American-raised children.

- Wants to improve physical and mental healthcare for veterans.
- Wants veterans hospitals to be "well equipped as any in the United States."
- Supports establishing a pathway to citizenship for long-term residents and American-raised children.

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Supports measures that address climate change.

Wants to end tax reductions for oil and gas companies.

- Supports measures that address climate change.
- Wants to end tax reductions for oil and gas companies.
- Opposes fracking.

Energy & the Environment

Wants to overturn Citizens United, which allows corporations and other outside groups to spend "unlimited" funds on elections.

- Wants to overturn Citizens United, which allows corporations and other outside groups to spend "unlimited" funds on elections.
- Supports ending gerrymandering.

Voting & Elections

- Supports remote learning.
- Wants to strengthen vocational programs.
- Wants to ensure teachers are well-paid.

Education

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Vanessa Enoch

Vanessa has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and criminology from The Ohio State University, a master's of business administration degree from Xavier University, and a doctorate degree in public policy from Union Institute and University. She has 2 daughters.

Vanessa Enoch ran for US Representative in District 8 in 2018, 2020, and 2022, but she did not win any of those elections. 

Supports unions, including the Operative Plasterers & Cement Masons (OPCMIA Local 132).

Endorsed by the Laborers International Union, Local 265 PCE.

Plans to vote for bills regardless of the administration that introduces them or if they will benefit state residents.

- Supports microchip development in Ohio.
- Plans to vote for bills regardless of the administration that introduces them or if they will benefit state residents.
- Supports replacing fossil fuel jobs with green energy jobs and wants to create jobs to build and restore "crumbling roads and bridges."
- Believes the US must urgently expand trade with current partners and identify new markets for farmers to sell their products.
- Opposes "stringent work requirements for SNAP recipients" and believes policymakers are complicating access to food assistance for families.

Believes in providing health coverage for all.

Supports providing healthcare for citizens with disabilities.

Supports policies that aim to reduce the number of individuals without health insurance.

Believes healthcare is too expensive, citing the average hospital cost in 2020 was $299 per day, or $109,135 a year.

Believes in addressing healthcare needs for citizens living with disabilities, as there are 105,682 individuals in this category.

Believes in the importance of public healthcare, as evidenced by the 263,101 individuals relying on it.

Believes in utilizing the Veterans Administration for healthcare support.

Said "I believe there is no good reason for civilians to own war weapons."

- Wants to address opioid addiction.
- Believes Ohio’s prisons disproportionately incarcerate poor, mentally ill, and minority populations. 
- Wants to bridge racial inequalities, including addressing racial profiling, biased court decisions, mass incarceration, and increase Black representation in colleges and well-paying fields.
- Supports gun control measures.
- Said "I believe there is no good reason for civilians to own war weapons."

Wants VA hospitals to be as well equipped as any in the United States. And health care for veterans should include better care for mental health, she said.

Wants VA hospitals to be as "well equipped as any in the United States." 

Believes more needs to be done for veterans with invisible injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries.

Supports measures that address Climate change.

- Supports measures that address Climate change.
- Wants to end tax reductions for oil and gas companies.
- Opposes fracking.

Believes attempts at voter suppression continue.

Wants to overturn Citizens United, which allows corporations and other outside groups to spend unlimited funds on elections.

- Wants to overturn Citizens United, which allows corporations and other outside groups to spend unlimited funds on elections.
- Wants to end Gerrymandering.

Supports education policies that aim to improve high school graduation rates.

Believes the college graduation rate of 24.6% is unacceptable.

Supports the Cincinnati Federation of Teachers.

Vanessa is the CEO of Vision Works and Cultural Impact LLC.

- Supports microchip development in Ohio.
- Plans to vote for bills regardless of the administration that introduces them or if they will benefit state residents.

- Wants to address opioid addiction.
- Believes Ohio’s prisons disproportionately incarcerate poor, mentally ill, and minority populations. 
- Wants to bridge racial inequalities, including addressing racial profiling, biased court decisions, mass incarceration, and increase Black representation in colleges and well-paying fields.
- Supports strict gun control measures.
- Said "I believe there is no good reason for civilians to own war weapons."

- Wants to improve physical and mental healthcare for veterans.
- Wants veterans hospitals to be "well equipped as any in the United States."

- Supports measures for Climate change.
- Wants to end tax reductions for oil and gas companies.
- Opposes fracking.

Vanessa has a Bachelor's degree from the Ohio State University, an MBA from Xavier University, and a PhD in Public Policy from Union Institute and University. She has two adult daughters.

Vanessa is CEO of Vision Works as well as Cultural Impact LLC.

Vanessa Enoch's previously ran for US Representative in 2018, 2020, and 2022, but did not win.

- Supports microchip development in Ohio.
- Supports unions, including the Operative Plasterers & Cement Masons (OPCMIA Local 132).
- Endorsed by the Laborers International Union, Local 265 PCE.

Believes in advocating for public safety through community engagement and activism, as demonstrated by organizing the Cincinnati Women’s March in 2020.

Believes Ohio’s prisons disproportionately incarcerate poor, mentally ill, and minority individuals.

- Believes Ohio’s prisons disproportionately incarcerate poor, mentally ill, and minority individuals.

Believes veterans exposed to Agent Orange and other toxins during service face significant challenges.

Believes that some politicians lack understanding of the needs of disabled individuals and those who cannot afford private insurance, saying "Mr. Davidson doesn't seem to be able to" empathize with them.

Believes lack support for disabled veterans, especially those with "invisible" injuries like traumatic brain injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Believes in advocating for veterans' benefits and improving compensation programs for disabled veterans.

- Wants VA hospitals to be as well equipped as any in the United States. And health care for veterans should include better care for mental health, she said.
- Believes more needs to be done for veterans with invisible injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries.

Wants to increase taxes on oil and gas companies.

- Wants to increase taxes on oil and gas companies.
- Opposes fracking.

- Supports the option for online learning.

As of August 16, 2024, Vanessa Enoch’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Vanessa Enoch has worked alongside state legislators and state court judges to ensure fairness within the criminal justice system and the jury selection process.

Believes in improving the economy to increase the median household income of $56,963.

Supports policies aimed at reducing poverty and improving economic opportunities for families.

Believes Ohioans deserve representation with "empathy, understanding, and compassion," saying, "I would rather see the wealthiest 1% pay their fair share so we can actually help people in need."

Believes in addressing economic disparities, particularly focusing on improving conditions for female householders and single mothers living below the poverty level.

Believes the cost of private nursing homes is a financial burden that could lead to home loss.

Supports taxpayer money being spent at Trump properties.

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