Joyce Dickerson in Survey of 2014 Senate campaign websites
On Abortion:
Women should have the right to family planning
She believes that women should have the right to family planning. It is intrusive for political advocate groups to fight against a woman's right to choose.
Source: 2014 S.C. Senate campaign website, JoyceDickersonSC.com
Oct 9, 2014
On Jobs:
Raise the minimum wage
The crowd at Hilton Head Island was roaring its approval as she ticked off her objectives. It was a broad list of issues ranging from improving veterans' care to ensuring equal pay for women, but they all had one thing in common: across-the-board
opposition from the unelected man she's vying to replace."His views don't match up with the people of South Carolina,"
Councilwoman Dickerson said of the appointed GOP senator Tim Scott, who will face voters statewide for the first time this year.
"Raising the minimum wage--he's not in support of that.
Medicaid expansion--he's against that , too. And it's costing our state's hospitals many millions each year, the fact that politicians like him refuse to expand Medicaid."
Source: 2014 S.C. Senate campaign website, JoyceDickersonSC.com
Oct 9, 2014
On Tax Reform:
Fight for America's declining middle class
Joyce will fight for America's declining middle class. She is dedicated to helping secure the jobs of the everyday citizen, paving a way to a more positive financial outlook.
Joyce is also an advocate of seniors and veterans, making sure they receive the benefits that they have earned.Joyce understands the necessity of reducing our nation's debt for a more sustainable America.
Source: 2014 S.C. Senate campaign website, JoyceDickersonSC.com
Oct 9, 2014
On Civil Rights:
All South Carolinians should honor MLK Day
Councilwoman Joyce Dickerson invites you to share in a day of respect and reflection, honoring Dr. Martin Luther King. "There are few people in recent history who have had the impact on American history, culture, progress and life as
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It is an honor to take the day and pay my utmost respect to him. I hope every South Carolinian will join me in honoring him in their own special way."
Source: 2014 S.C. Senate campaign website JoyceDickersonSC.com
May 15, 2014
On Education:
Invest in quality public education
- Invest in universal pre-K programs and ensure every child has access to a quality public education;
- Invest in our small businesses, expanding opportunities for the continuation programs that expand entrepreneurship, while supporting
policies that strengthen existing businesses;
- Invest in infrastructure for our state to expand broadband and technology opportunities, to create quality jobs;
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Support the extension of unemployment benefits, and work to provide a solution for the long-term unemployed, and
- Work with our Congressional Delegation and
Members of Congress to provide bipartisan solutions to advance our community, state and nation forward.
Source: 2014 S.C. Senate campaign website JoyceDickersonSC.com
May 15, 2014
On Health Care:
Support ObamaCare to expand quality affordable care
We need representation in Washington that will vote your interests and not those of special interests. As your representative in Washington, I will vote to:- Support and improve health and wellness issues for women
- Protect our seniors and their
benefits
- Support our veterans and their families
- Support the Affordable Care Act and health care initiatives designed to expand access to quality affordable care.
Source: 2014 S.C. Senate campaign website JoyceDickersonSC.com
May 15, 2014
On Homeland Security:
Take action against neglect of our veterans
I am the wife of a veteran. Whenever I walk into a VA Hospital alongside my husband, one of the first signs I see posted is that of President Lincoln's promise: "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan."
It breaks my heart to learn of the neglectful treatment that veterans from across our great country are experiencing. And in the worst cases, veterans have actually died while waiting for care from several of our VA Hospitals.
With proper and timely care, these deaths may have been prevented. We are responsible for looking after those who have looked after us, protecting our freedoms.
Battling this kind of neglect of our veterans is why we need bold and courageous
leadership in Washington. As US Senator, I can and will go to battle for our veterans and their families. You can count on me to protect President Lincoln's promise to our veterans. Let's take action!
Source: 2014 S.C. Senate campaign website JoyceDickersonSC.com
May 15, 2014
On Immigration:
Supports comprehensive immigration reform
Joyce will push for comprehensive immigration reform that will not discriminate
against the nation's growing Hispanic and other immigrant populations.
Source: 2014 S.C. Senate campaign website JoyceDickersonSC.com
May 15, 2014
On Social Security:
Make sure seniors receive the benefits they have earned
Joyce will fight for America's declining middle class. She is dedicated to helping secure the jobs of the everyday citizen. Joyce is also an advocate of seniors and veterans, making sure they receive the benefits that they have earned.
Joyce believes that individual security promotes personal success, which is the first step to the security of the family, community and nation. She will support education, public safety, social security and national security.
Source: 2014 S.C. Senate campaign website JoyceDickersonSC.com
May 15, 2014
On Principles & Values:
Served as vice chair of Richland County Council
Nine members of Richland County Council have selected Councilwoman Joyce Dickerson to serve as Vice Chair of the Council. In her new appointment, along with the Chairman, Norman Jackson,
Councilwoman Dickerson will maintain order during Council meetings, decide what items make it onto agendas and represent Council at public functions."I am extremely honored to serve in this new capacity,"
Dickerson said. "I am committed to my constituents and the County. My goal is to ensure that the County's business is handled as judiciously as possible. That is the best way to serve my community."
Dickerson is currently serving her third term on
Richland County Council, representing District 2. She has previously served as Chair of the Administration and Finance Committee and the Development and Services Committee.
Source: 2014 S. C. Senate campaign website, press releases
Jan 7, 2013
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