Qualifications: What training, experience and characteristics qualify you for this position?
ISSUES: What are the two (2) most pressing issues that you will face in the office that you seek? Describe your specific plans/ideas for addressing these issues.
James Joseph
I bring a combination of education, professional experience, and personal commitment that prepares me to serve effectively. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Public Affairs with a minor in Business Administration from Texas Southern University, providing a strong foundation in public policy, budgeting, and organizational leadership. My experience includes community leadership, nonprofit and small-business work, real estate and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to solve real-world problems.
I have worked closely with working families, retirees, educators, and labor-aligned organizations, giving me a practical understanding of workforce issues, healthcare, and economic development.
I have worked closely with working families, retirees, educators, and labor-aligned organizations, giving me a practical understanding of workforce issues, healthcare, and economic development.
The two most pressing issues are affordability for working families and the security of public services. First, I will focus on rising costs—healthcare, housing, and utilities—by supporting policies that strengthen employer and state contributions to health plans, protect retirees from cost spikes, and invest in affordable housing and infrastructure that creates good-paying jobs. Second, I will work to protect and strengthen public education and essential public-sector services by supporting competitive pay, workforce training, and retirement security. My approach emphasizes collaboration with labor, responsible budgeting, and long-term solutions that put people before special interests.
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