Education is a top priority for Aaron as he runs to be the next Senator for the 7th District. Aaron is a proud product of Virginia Beach public schools and a graduate of Virginia Tech. He also has two young children in public schools. But Aaron knows that not every child in the 7th District has access to the same educational opportunities and he is committed to breaking down inequities and ensuring that every child can obtain a high quality education. As a Senator, Aaron will:
Too many families in the 7th District are struggling to make ends meet. As a Senator, Aaron will be laser-focused on creating new economic opportunities and building an economy that works for every family. As an At-Large member of City Council, Aaron delivered real results for hardworking families, including raising the minimum wage to $15/hour, increasing salaries for education and public safety professionals, and lowering taxes for small businesses. As a Senator, Aaron will:
Making health care more affordable and protecting access to abortion are key priorities for Aaron and as Virginia’s next Senator, he will fight tirelessly to achieve these goals. Aaron believes that hardworking families should be able to afford to access the care they need and take their prescription drugs without worrying about being able to put food on their tables. Additionally, Aaron believes that reproductive health care decisions should be made between a person and their doctor, not by politicians. Aaron will not compromise when it comes to protecting abortion rights in Virginia. As a Senator, Aaron will:
Violent crime continues to devastate families across the 7th District and public safety must be a top priority. Aaron knows firsthand what it’s like to lose a friend or family to gun violence. As Virginia’s next Senator, Aaron will fight for policies that will improve public safety and protect Virginia Beach and Norfolk residents, especially from gun violence. As an At-Large member of the Virginia Beach City Council, Aaron fought to raise salaries for first responders and police officers, and he created programs teaching young people how to resolve conflict in healthy ways. As a Senator, Aaron will:
