- # let's Grow Your Hand
It's Time For Change in Leadership for the People of the 78th District
Bringing Back West Virginia Values
Diane Market-Gaston's Commitment to the 78th District
Opioid Crisis
We began our War on Drugs campaign in June of 1971, 53 years ago. Clearly, policing and jailing alone does not solve the problem. We need to have a full spectrum of options to implement. Including the whole range of harm reduction as well as treatment programs. Underpinning that is community involvement such as affordable housing and a living wage.
Jobs
I believe in targeted funding for education and skill development for our citizens faced with the challenges of an ever changing economy. A healthy environment is essential for both employers and employees to thrive. The marketing of our natural resources, recreational abundance and geographic proximity to the majority of the east coast population is key in new job development.
Women and Families Healthcare
In keeping with our Appalachian value of privacy, healthcare decisions are just that, private. A woman and her family know their own lives and the challenges they may be facing. Legislating pregnancy is dangerous. It leaves women and families without options even in life threatening situations. We need to return to personal healthcare privacy.
Schools
We have quality schools here in Monongalia County and we must keep them that way. I believe in competitive wages for teacher retention and expanding supportive services to help all students excel.
Unions
West Virginians are hard working people. Many families need supportive services to underpin that hard work. Unions help working class people earn a living wage, and advocate for benefits from our employers.
Childcare
Childcare is lacking in the state. Not only do families have difficulty paying for childcare, childcare facilities are suffering from lack of financial stability. Both are in need of supportive measures.
