Nurse Letty Aims to Tackle Issues & Political Concerns

Health Care

Reproductive Autonomy & Rights

• Women have the right to make their own decisions on birth control, pregnancy, and abortion

• Right to equality and non-discrimination

• Right to privacy, health care accessibility and equity

Primary/Preventive Care

• Health promotion of mental health care, educational programs, and lifestyle changes

• Everyone in need of medical care should all have access to health care

COVID-19

• Push for a clear transition and information on mask mandate and pandemic protocols

• Simplify access to booster vaccines and improve testing accessibility 

• Provide more oversight for pop-up clinics, testing sites and lab results

Fair Wages & Equitable Contracts 

Support and advocate for:

• Workers' rights, better wages, and safer practices in the workplace

• Equitable retirement packages and pensions

• Health care coverage, maternity and paternity leave

Educate women-owned and minority-owned businesses to:

• Be rightfully considered and awarded contracts across Cook County

• Become knowledgeable on the process to certify their business with the Cook County Office of Contract Compliance

Representation in Policy Making

Nursing

• It is necessary for nurses to be included and given the opportunity to provide much-needed insight for policies that affect everyone

Women

• Gender balance in local governance is crucial in areas that focus on the family, children, and social affairs

Ethno-racial Diversity

•  Leaders should reflect the demographics of the towns they represent to fully understand, empathize and better serve the needs of its constituents

•  Heritage awareness initiatives are crucial in local government for our continued education on diversity, equity and inclusion

• Cook County’s Black History month initiative will continue to be supported