Raymond Seigfried

State Representative, 7th District

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Social Justice and Civil Rights; Black Lives Matter

Black Lives Matter bannerViolence toward communities of color has been a constant in this country throughout my life. The bitter truth is that black men, women, and children are still not safe to walk, jog, grocery shop, or even sleep in their own homes and neighborhoods, which is hard for many to confront directly.

It may be more comfortable for some not to face these things, but the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and others have forced us to witness racial disparities once again. I know first hand what this means from my experience as a board member interacting with young Black men at the Wilmington Hope Commission.

We cannot continue without change.

And meaningful change will require a deeper commitment from all of us. As I confront this situation head-on, I realize that this is more than just banning chokeholds or kneeholds. It’s also about civil rights, public trust, community policing, national standards, transparency, and accountability. It’s about Federal, State, and local legislative changes that together will create new behaviors from law enforcement, institutions, and agencies to protect every citizen equally.

As your State Representative, I am committed to these changes and am fighting along side our House Black Caucus members for the “Justice for All” agenda.

Issues

Social Justice and Civil Rights; Black Lives Matter

Violence toward communities of color has been a constant in this country throughout my life. The … [Read More...]

Healthcare

A country whose people live in fear of losing their healthcare, especially a country that excludes … [Read More...]

Healthier Young Adults

I co-sponsored Senate Bill 25 to move the age of purchasing tobacco from 18 to 21 years of … [Read More...]

Opioid Program

While campaigning, I have listened to far too many tragic stories about men and women who have … [Read More...]

Education

The State of Delaware has a responsibility to ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to … [Read More...]

Jobs and the Economy

During the COVID-19 pandemic, I have held several virtual town halls with our local small businesses … [Read More...]

Environment

Clean water is a fundamental right, and that is why I co-sponsored HB 200, which creates a clean … [Read More...]

Senior Citizens and Veterans

Our senior citizens deserve care and security as they age. Too often, they are left without the … [Read More...]

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