Zelda Briarwood
Liberal
Democrat
N/A
North Carolina - District 11
Current Position: Field Services Technician
Running For: House Representative
Policy Positions
Economic Policy
- For expanding and protecting Social Security from cuts or privatization; supports closing tax loopholes for the ultra wealthy to strengthen the program
- For reducing taxes for the working class and cutting corporate tax breaks to fund small businesses
Business & Labor
- For unions and protecting the right to unionize; supports bringing more high-paying union jobs to the region
- For raising the federal minimum wage to at least $17
- For holding companies accountable for price gouging
- For expanding USDA programs to support farmers with competitive pricing resources and adaptation assistance
Health Care
- For expanding and protecting Medicare from cuts or privatization; supports expanding Medicare to cover vision, dental, and hearing
- For allowing Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices and capping out-of-pocket expenses for seniors and working families
- For expanding Medicaid coverage
- For increasing funding for rural healthcare and expanding hospitals and clinics, including Veterans clinics in rural areas
Education
- For raising teacher pay and providing free school meals to every student
- For expanding access to vocational and technical training
- For fully funding special education and mental health services in schools
Environment
- For investing in climate-resilient infrastructure to protect against future storms