"Carlos will work to end corruption in politics and empower the working class people. "
MEET CARLOS
Born on the island of Oahu, Hawaii; Carlos spent his childhood in Whitmore Village a small plantation town surrounded by the scent of rolling pineapple and sugar cane fields; with Mount Ka’ala in the distance it is the last stop before reaching the famous North Shore. It was there Carlos learned the importance of family, community, hard work, and the connection, and responsibility we all have to nature, and the vital role they all play in our everyday lives.
Unfortunately, due to the lack of jobs, affordable housing, and rising cost of living, Carlos’ parents made the decision to relocate to the mainland. After moving from one end of the country to the other they finally settled in Northeast Indiana. He attended New Haven High School, where he participated in baseball, basketball, tennis, and wrestling, activities that all strengthened his work ethic. He graduated in 2003 and attended IPFW while working two jobs where he planned to major in Mechanical Engineering. Though he did not complete his degree, he left with a hunger for learning that he sought to fill elsewhere.
The opportunity to go into business with his father in 2007 was a key factor in his decision to not complete his degree. For 12 years 808 Tile has provided high quality service to customers in NE Indiana, while contributing positively to the local economy. Carlos’s experiences leading up to and as a business owner have provided him with the insight and perspective to represent his community.
While he has always been a keen observer of the political process, running for office has never been part of the plan. Recent events, however, have made it clear that if we want to see progress, we need to act. Carlos is part of a larger community that feels under represented, so he is ready to fill that role for this community and others like it. Speaking with members of our community, Carlos has learned they want better healthcare, a livable wage, and corruption out of politics. He recognizes the value of our public education system and is appalled at the lack of support and funding. Schools are closing, teachers are not being supported, and unions do not have the same bargaining power they once possessed. Carlos will prioritize these issues by passing and voting on legislation that will enhance the quality of life in Northeast Indiana and the nation. In addition, he plans to continue to partner with and support local organizations who are working towards progress in our district.
Carlos will not accept any corporate PAC money and will rally against the rampant corruption in politics, and the politicians who elevate corporations above the people. Carlos is a strong advocate of Medicare for all, affordable housing, public education (investing in our teachers and students), a Green New Deal, a livable minimum wage that is tied to inflation, ending unnecessary wars and nation building, and in reforming our criminal justice system. Carlos understands the people of NE Indiana because he is one of them.
The opportunity to go into business with his father in 2007 was a key factor in his decision to not complete his degree. For 12 years 808 Tile has provided high quality service to customers in NE Indiana, while contributing positively to the local economy. Carlos’s experiences leading up to and as a business owner have provided him with the insight and perspective to represent his community.
While he has always been a keen observer of the political process, running for office has never been part of the plan. Recent events, however, have made it clear that if we want to see progress, we need to act. Carlos is part of a larger community that feels under represented, so he is ready to fill that role for this community and others like it. Speaking with members of our community, Carlos has learned they want better healthcare, a livable wage, and corruption out of politics. He recognizes the value of our public education system and is appalled at the lack of support and funding. Schools are closing, teachers are not being supported, and unions do not have the same bargaining power they once possessed. Carlos will prioritize these issues by passing and voting on legislation that will enhance the quality of life in Northeast Indiana and the nation. In addition, he plans to continue to partner with and support local organizations who are working towards progress in our district.
Carlos will not accept any corporate PAC money and will rally against the rampant corruption in politics, and the politicians who elevate corporations above the people. Carlos is a strong advocate of Medicare for all, affordable housing, public education (investing in our teachers and students), a Green New Deal, a livable minimum wage that is tied to inflation, ending unnecessary wars and nation building, and in reforming our criminal justice system. Carlos understands the people of NE Indiana because he is one of them.
Platform
“ Lawmakers should not be profiting off of the backs of the American working people.”
- End Corruption- We will get money out of politics and make sure we are representing the interest of the people and not corporations. Lawmakers should not be profiting off of the backs of the American working people.
- Medicare For All- We will establish a single payer system, negotiate lower drug costs all while encouraging preventive care.
- Education- We will increase funding for public schools, encourage vocational alternatives, invest in our teachers (wage increases) and students, encourage parental involvement. With healthcare and wage increases parents won’t have to work as much and can participate more in their child’s life.
- Green New Deal- We will work towards alternative/renewable energy, reducing emissions, create new jobs, and lead the way on climate change.
- Wages-We will raise the minimum wage to a living wage and tie it to inflation. We believe in part ownership options, stronger unions, and collective bargaining.
“ Lawmakers should not be profiting off of the backs of the American working people.”
- Affordable homes- We will invest building more affordable homes and rent control programs. The feeling of owning a home and have somewhere to lay down your roots should be possible for everyone.
- Infrastructure- We will invest in our municipalities to make sure they are up to date and efficient. Also, ensure we have safe drinking water by rebuilding our water filtration systems not only to handle organic contamination but also man made synthetic pollution, chemicals and foreign debris.
- Equality/Social Justice- We will Make sure we protect the rights of all people regardless of race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, or sexual orientation.
- Military industrial complex- We will push for the end of regime change war, work toward diplomacy, and abide by our agreements and treaties.
- Prison industrial complex/crime/drug addiction- We will reform the criminal justice system, work towards a more rehabilitative system, and get rid of mandatory minimums sentences and for profit prison systems.
- Immigration Reform- We will restructure the immigration system to be humane and treat people with dignity and decency. Also, to stop the illegal immigration by expanding the opportunities for legal immigration.
Paid for by Carlos for Congress 2020