I am the representative of one of Suffolk's only minority-majority legislative districts, and I know first-hand the barriers our residents face. While good schools, workforce training and support for parents are some of the most important tools to support economic and social equality, I feel access to proper healthcare is just as important. This has been a major issue in my district, and it's a topic I hold incredibly close to my heart. Many of my constituents are stressed out, taking care of children and fighting to make ends meet. In these cases, taking care of your one's can easily fall on the back burner. I've helped bring mobile health cans for easy-access health screenings, farmer's markets with fresh produce, and I've worked with the Town of Babylon to help overhaul the communities only supermarket, which was falling into disrepair with limited food options. Supporting our kids and families is paramount to building a healthy community. In my first year in office, I formed the Suffolk County Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Task Force, to study the rates, trends and challenges facing our community with respect to pregnancy-associated deaths and the disparate impact on families of color in Suffolk County. I believe my role as an elected official is to ensure access to services for all, whether that is in healthcare, housing, or public safety, it all goes hand in hand.