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Ballotpedia, Mimi Coffey

Mimi was born in Fort Worth and grew up in White Settlement. She earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Baylor University and her law degree from the Texas Tech School of Law. She has 4 children.

Mimi has practiced law in the metroplex for over 27 years. She started the Coffey Firm in 2000 and has since earned a national reputation in her field.

Mimi Coffey ran for state representative in State House District 99 in 2022, but she did not win.

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Believes District 99 needs to attract stable employers, like semiconductor chip manufacturers, to adapt to changing times and improve the local economy.

Believes it is "unacceptable for record profits to be made in the industry sector and basic protections for consumers not be in place."

Supports increased funding of early childhood childcare.

- Believes District 99 needs to attract stable employers, like semiconductor chip manufacturers, to adapt to changing times and improve the local economy.
- Believes it is "unacceptable for record profits to be made in the industry sector and basic protections for consumers not be in place."
- Supports increased funding of early childhood childcare.

Economy

Believes in being "Smart on Crime" and opposes excessive criminalization that harms employment opportunities with permanent records.

Opposes excessive criminalization that harms employment opportunities with permanent records.

Supports raising the age to buy firearms to 21 and implementing effective screening and background checks for gun purchasers.

- Opposes excessive criminalization that harms employment opportunities with permanent records.
- Supports raising the age to buy firearms to 21 and implementing effective screening and background checks for gun purchasers.

Public Safety

Believes the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade took away rights. Supports abortion as a private decision between a woman and her doctor, but does not support late-term abortions unless for medical reasons.

Supports abortion as a private decision between a woman and her doctor, but does not support late-term abortions unless for medical reasons.

- Supports expanding Medicaid.
- Supports abortion as a private decision between a woman and her doctor, but does not support late-term abortions unless for medical reasons.

Healthcare

Supports free community college for students with good grades.

- Supports free community college for students with good grades.

Education

Believes in holding the energy grid accountable to prevent future outages.

- Believes in holding the energy grid accountable to prevent future outages.

Energy & the Environment

As of September 7, 2024, Mimi Coffey’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Mimi Coffey

Mimi Coffey was born at Harris Hospital in downtown Fort Worth and grew up in White Settlement. She graduated from Baylor University and earned her law degree from the Texas Tech School of Law. She has four children, all of whom attended the White Settlement Independent School District.

Mimi Coffey has practiced law in the metroplex for over 27 years. She started the Coffey Firm in 2000 and has since earned a national reputation in her field.

As of September 13, 2024, Mimi Coffey’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes economic opportunities should be locally available.

Believes personal experience with economic challenges informs their understanding of economic issues.

Wants to address the "scares of layoffs tangential to defense industry spending."

Supports veterans and the defense industry.

Believes in "common sense criminal legislation" to reduce crime and improve rehabilitation.

Promises to prioritize the concerns of Lockheed Martin and veterans.

Believes West Tarrant County is crucial to national defense.

Believes there is "no more justice for everyday citizens who are hurt."

Believes in the possibility of achieving effective public safety measures, saying, "If Tennessee can do it, so can we."

Promises to be "A Fighter For The People."

Supports the use of police body cameras to increase transparency and accountability.

Believes there is a shortage of worker’s compensation and medical malpractice lawyers due to regulatory caps.

Believes that uninsured visits to county hospitals increase property taxes due to unpaid medical debt.

Believes Republicans falsely promised lower insurance rates with tort reform.

Believes insurance companies have had too much control over healthcare.

Believes the current healthcare system creates a "vicious cycle," implying that it is self-perpetuating and difficult to change.

Enjoys spending time at Eagle Mountain Lake.

Believes protecting Eagle Mountain Lake is important for recreation for District 99 constituents.

Supports serving on the Foundation Board.

Believes in the importance of higher education.

Participated in speech contests during high school to earn college scholarship money.

Earned her way to State in UIL for persuasive speaking.

Believes in returning home to serve the community after completing education.

Believes in supporting local education systems, as evidenced by raising her children in the White Settlement Independent School District.

Has earned a national reputation in her field since starting the Coffey Firm in 2000.

Supports education in St. Vincent & Grenadines.

Supports strong educational foundations, as evidenced by the Brewer High School wall of Valedictorians and Salutatorians.

Believes that attracting semiconductor chip manufacturers will create better job opportunities for local graduates and reduce outmigration.

Recognized by White Settlement ISD and the White Settlement ISD Education Foundation for contributions to local education.

Supports the establishment of marine protected areas.

Supports the preservation of the British Indian Ocean Territory.

Supports state law requiring the collection and reporting of contributor information, and banning donations from corporations, labor organizations, and foreign nationals.

Believes District 99 needs to prioritize voting rights and fair elections.

Believes in prioritizing "People Over Politics" and being "A Fighter For The People."

Believes in prioritizing people over politics and advocating for the rights of the people.

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