TINA RUSSELL FOR WV HOUSE IN THE 27 TH DISTRICT OF WEST VIRGINIA

About Me

I am a proud West Virginian who has lived here for over 40 years. I have lived in Mercer County for over 25 years. I served 9 years in the United States Army. I also served a tour in Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Storm. I was a social worker in Mercer County for over 25 years, and also facilitated addiction recovery group classes and other addiction recovery related case management programs for 4 years. I also have worked with children with special needs and assisted families with getting assistance to care for children that have been placed in their home due to neglect or abuse. I am currently a teacher and have been for over 4 years. Above all, I consider myself an advocate for all those who are simply trying to make a living wage, care for the families, and have access to affordable healthcare.

So what will I fight for?

 An increase in the minimum wage

 Funding for Long Term Residential Drug Treatment Programs for people struggling with

frequent relapses of opioid addiction.

 Funding for more wraparound services for parents struggling with opioid addiction that

could aid them with more supportive and addiction recovery services that may reduce the

need for an out of home placement for their children.

 More funding for better wages for school personnel and teachers, and for more mental

health counselors, social workers, nurses, and school aids in the public education school

system.

 Increased funding for rural roads

 Restore funding for Nursing Home care for Veterans

Website links: tinarussellwv.com

FaceBook; Tina for WV House @TinaGrayRussell

Twitter: @TinaRussell309

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