PLATFORM
PLATFORM
PROTECT WOMEN'S REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM
Sharon is committed to protecting women's reproductive rights in Connecticut. With the Supreme Court ruling on Roe v. Wade, abortion rights have come under significant threat across the country. Although Connecticut has legally protected reproductive rights since 1990, the existing legal framework is no longer sufficient. In response, Sherman advocates for a proactive approach at the state level to protect and enhance reproductive health care access. A constitutional amendment is necessary to safeguard women’s rights against potential threats from future anti-abortion legislation. Sharon strongly supports Public Act 21-17 (2021) prohibiting deceptive advertising by Crisis Pregnancy Centers and the Reproductive Freedom Defense Act (2022) that expands abortion access in Connecticut.
Sharon’s opponent has opposed and voted against legislation that would expand women’s reproductive rights in Connecticut. A vote for Sharon is a vote to permanently protect women’s rights in Connecticut.
ADDRESS HOUSING NEEDS
ADDRESS HOUSING NEEDS
The state faces a critical shortage of affordable housing, with rapidly rising prices and insufficient new development exacerbating the crisis. Nearly one-third of senior households are cost-burdened, and young adults and low-income families struggle to find affordable rental options. Sherman supports legislative actions such as the Fair Share program, zoning reforms, and increased funding for affordable housing. She also advocates for expanding rental assistance, Medicaid coverage for seniors, and creating partnerships with developers and nonprofits to address housing needs for seniors, working families, and young adults.
Control Healthcare Costs
Sharon Sherman is running for State Representative in District 66th with a focus on tackling the
skyrocketing healthcare costs affecting Connecticut residents. Connecticut has experienced a 6% increase in healthcare spending from 2020 to 2021, surpassing the state’s target benchmark of 3.4%. In 2021, the state spent $34 billion on healthcare, driven by an 18.8% increase in commercial insurance costs. Sharon believes the people of Connecticut deserve better.
Sharon supports:
1. Transparency in Healthcare: Requiring insurers to provide up-front cost estimates and ensuring patients aren't billed for out-of-network services they encounter through no fault of their own.
2. Prescription Drug Reforms: Demanding advanced notice and justification for drug price hikes,
setting fair prices and empowering the Attorney General to prevent price gouging. This would be done through legislation.
3. Consumer Protections: Preserving protections for people with pre-existing conditions and
expanding access to affordable coverage.
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Sharon’s opponent has does not support legislation that would expand Medicaid and
reproductive healthcare services. Sharon is committed to fighting for policies that reduce costs and ensure that healthcare is accessible to all Connecticut residents. Sharon stands ready to work for the people—because access to quality healthcare is a right, not a privilege.
REDUCE THE TAX BURDEN
Connecticut's regressive tax system places a disproportionate burden on middle-class and working families, exacerbated by issues like "tax exemption creep" that slowly erodes income as well as inadequate personal tax credits. Recent efforts, such as Governor Lamont's 2023 state budget, aim to alleviate this by reducing tax rates for the middle class and increasing credits for low-income workers. To further reduce the tax burden, Sharon’s proposals include indexing tax exemptions to inflation, expanding tax credits, and increasing taxes on the wealthy.
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Sharon’s opponent campaigned against income and vehicle taxes, yet voted against House Bill 6941, which worked to reduce the tax burden, and failed to introduce legislation to alleviate the burden.
