SUPPORTING WORKING FAMILIES & LOWERING COSTS
Nicole grew up in a working class family right here in Las Vegas. She’s the proud daughter of a waitress and a bartender, who were both members of the Culinary Union Local 226. Nicole will never forget her working class roots, and that’s why we can count on her to stand up for our families.
Nicole knows that hardworking Nevada families are feeling the strains of an economy that too often doesn’t work for them. From housing to groceries and childcare to gas, costs are on the rise. That’s why Nicole has taken on the tough fights and stood up to greedy corporations that prey on working families to pad profits. In the State Senate, Nicole passed legislation to reduce prescription drug costs for all Nevadans, took on corporate landlords charging predatory fees, and fought to lower the cost of child care.
Nicole knows that there is still more work to be done. That’s why she is fighting for legislation to prevent corporations from buying up housing inventory, which drives up rents and mortgages. And why she is working to cap prescription drug prices, so no Nevadan has to choose between keeping a roof over their head or life saving medication.
In the State Senate, Nicole has focused her work on diversifying Nevada’s economic portfolio beyond our traditional reliance on the tourism industry. She supports efforts to bring new, high-tech industries to Nevada, particularly when those efforts are paired with guaranteed job opportunities for Nevadans.
One emerging new industry in Nevada that Nicole has championed is the renewable energy sector. With an abundance of natural resources, Nicole knows that our state has the ability to be a nationwide leader in the green industry economy. She supported policies like increasing our Renewable Portfolio Standard, a carbon reduction plan, and community solar projects. Nicole knows that the green industry will not only ensure that we diversify Nevada’s economy and provide good-paying jobs for Nevadans, but will also help in statewide efforts to address the global climate crisis.
Nevada’s small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and that’s why Nicole believes that it’s critical to support our local and small businesses. She knows that we need to support Nevadans who are willing to take a risk and start a new business. That’s why she supported legislation that helped small businesses get off the ground and expand operations by eliminating barriers and aiding business owners obtain crucial financing. She also helped establish a loan program for small businesses and businesses owned by minorities, women and the disadvantaged.
Nicole also believes in giving everyone a fair shot at economic success and leveling the economic playing field for everyone. That’s why she helped pass a bill raising Nevada’s minimum wage and fought to pass paid leave legislation for Nevada employees.
At the end of the day, Nicole understands that the more financially secure our middle class and working families are, the stronger our overall state economy will be.