





Nurse Letty Aims to Tackle Issues & Political Concerns
Health Care
Reproductive Autonomy & Rights
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Women have the right to make their own decisions on birth control, pregnancy, and abortion
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Right to equality and non-discrimination
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Right to privacy, health care accessibility and equity
Primary/Preventive Care
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Health promotion of mental health care, educational programs, and lifestyle changes
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Everyone in need of medical care should all have access to health care
COVID-19
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Push for a clear transition and information on mask mandate and pandemic protocols
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Simplify access to booster vaccines and improve testing accessibility
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Provide more oversight for pop-up clinics, testing sites and lab results
Fair Wages & Equitable Contracts
Support and advocate for:
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Workers' rights, better wages, and safer practices in the workplace
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Equitable retirement packages and pensions
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Health care coverage, maternity and paternity leave
Educate women-owned and minority-owned businesses to:
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Be rightfully considered and awarded contracts across Cook County
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Become knowledgeable on the process to certify their business with the Cook County Office of Contract Compliance

Representation in Policy Making
Nursing
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It is necessary for nurses to be included and given the opportunity to provide much-needed insight for policies that affect everyone
Women
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Gender balance in local governance is crucial in areas that focus on the family, children, and social affairs
Ethno-racial Diversity
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Leaders should reflect the demographics of the towns they represent to fully understand, empathize and better serve the needs of its constituents
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Heritage awareness initiatives are crucial in local government for our continued education on diversity, equity and inclusion
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Cook County’s Black History month initiative will continue to be supported
Other Issues
Public Safety and Policing
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Support the safety and well-being of all people, our residents and our officers
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Communication with local law enforcement agencies and constituents MUST improve to ensure that building strong relationships and unity with our communities
BLM
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Stand on the side of justice!
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Committed to racial justice and believe in empowering our African-American/Black residents
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Committed to listening to the African-American/Black residents in our communities to advocate for their rights
Immigrant Rights
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Committed to empower our Latino/Latinx/Hispanic population
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Continue to work diligently to assist and improve the lives of the underserved residents