Jamie Ager

Liberal

Democrat

N/A

North Carolina

Current Position: Farmer

Running For: House Representative - District 11

Policy Positions

For expanding housing programs for first-time home buyers and public service employees like teachers, firefighters, and first responders
For tax credits that help families save energy and reduce heating/electricity costs
For expanding grants and the child tax credit for young families to address childcare costs
For reforming the tax code so wealthier individuals pay their fair share, and supporting a 'no tax on tips' policy for workers
For expanding rural broadband and cell coverage to support small businesses and farms
For strengthening food safety net programs like SNAP and WIC

For antitrust action against monopolies in industries like food and utilities
For expanding access to loans and grants for small businesses affected by Hurricane Helene
For supporting young farmers through land ownership programs, right to repair legislation, and market facilitation for agriculture and timber products
For increased federal funding to improve firefighter pay and rural fire stations

For supporting robust Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security funding, including expanded Medicare services like home and community based care, dental, and vision coverage
Against recent cuts to Medicare and Medicaid made by Congress
For defending Medicare's power to negotiate drug prices and capping insulin and other essential drug costs
For establishing a public health insurance option to expand access to affordable healthcare
For expanding mental health support systems, including education, destigmatization, and enhanced inpatient/outpatient services

For securing and expediting federal recovery funding for Western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene, and cutting red tape to get money to affected communities and small businesses
For protecting public lands and national parks from being sold off

For protecting the VA from cuts and closures, expanding VA clinics and mobile health units, and supporting the Fisher House in Asheville for veterans' families

For campaign finance reform to reduce dark money and special interest influence in politics
For banning members of Congress from stock trading
For increased government transparency in federal spending and stronger congressional ethics and anti-corruption rules

For comprehensive immigration reform that is 'clear, fair, and realistic,' treats people with dignity, provides businesses workforce access, and maintains community safety

For increased investment in law enforcement pay, training, and hiring, alongside addressing root causes of crime