Issues
Sharifa's positions on important issues impacting us all.
Reproductive Freedom
Sharifa Wahab is a pro-choice candidate and a supporter of women's reproductive rights. She believes that what a woman discusses with her doctor has no place in politics and that includes matters of abortion and contraception. Sharifa is committed to supporting women’s reproductive freedoms and in the legislature will ensure that Nevada remains a state that respects every woman’s right to make her decisions.
Education
Sharifa is a firm believer in education and believes every child deserves a quality education to give them every opportunity they deserve in life. Sharifa understands the importance of investing in our schools and ensuring teachers and support staff have the support and resources they need to properly educate our children. Sharifa believes that teacher pay must be increased and that schools need funding to prevent out of pocket teacher costs. Sharifa also believes in investing in the infrastructure of schools to ensure the environments that students are learning in are safe and adequate. In the Nevada legislature Sharifa will support legislation that will prioritize education, and create more learning opportunities for our children in and out of the classroom.
Jobs and Economy
Sharifa is a hard worker and is committed to lowering the cost of food, gas, and everyday expenses so working families don’t have to struggle. Sharifa believes that working families are the back-bone of our communities and working wages should match the cost of living so that
working Nevadans are able to take care of themselves and their families. In the Nevada legislature Sharifa will push legislation that will create new jobs and opportunities here at home to grow our economy.
Healthcare
Sharifa believes that everyone should have access to quality and affordable healthcare. As a dentist for many years Sharifa has been a staunch advocate for healthcare reform because no one should be denied access to their basic healthcare needs because they simply can’t afford it. In the legislature Sharifa is prepared to support and push legislation that will lower prescription drug costs, and prioritize all forms of healthcare including mental health. She is ready to take on Big Pharma and prioritize what’s best for Nevada over corporations. Sharifa is also committed to investing in Nevada's healthcare system and infrastructure to increase the quality of healthcare that is provided in Nevada.
Housing
Sharifa understands that Nevada has a housing crisis on its hands and is prepared to find solutions and lower the cost of housing in Nevada. She believes that hard working Nevadans should not have to worry if they will be able to put a roof over their heads, but rental and housing costs should be affordable. In the Nevada legislature Sharifa will support legislation
that will not only lower housing and rental costs but increase the quality of our communities.
Protecting Democracy
It is no secret that our democracy is at stake now more than ever. However, Sharifa understands that our democracy is at its strongest when we all participate in shaping our nation and state's future through voting. Sharifa believes that the right to vote and encourage all to vote is essential to preserving our democracy. That is how we ensure that those elected by the people are making the best decisions for the people.
Public Safety
Sharifa supports our officers and first responders, and the sacrifices that they make everyday to keep us safe. Sharifa wants to assist our first responders and pass legislation that will keep our communities safe, and protect our most vulnerable citizens. Sharifa will also push legislation that will provide funding, training, and support to our police, firefighters, and public safety agencies so that they can continue to protect us and themselves the best way possible.
Gun Violence
Sharifa is committed to addressing the issue of gun violence that has been ignored for far too long. Sharifa believes it is time that we pass legislation to protect our communities from senseless gun violence that has already claimed so many lives. Sharifa believes we can protect the second amendment while still keeping guns out of the hands of those who want to inflict harm on others or themselves. Once in the Nevada legislature she will support background checks of gun owners, legislation that will prioritize protecting our communities, and children from gun violence.