68. Health Care on the Ballot: Rep. Kristin Boggs (18th House District)
On this week’s episode of Prognosis Ohio, Dan wraps up our 2020 candidate series with a discussion with Representative Kristin Boggs of the House District 18—Dan’s district—about the importance of local state elections, and the state of Ohio health and health care politics.
In this episode, Rep. Boggs (Twitter) outlines her stance on obtuse gerrymandering in Ohio—leading to larger issues for public health and democracy such as a women’s right to choose, racism as a public health crisis, criminal justice reform, and police brutality. Rep. Boggs showcases the interconnectivity between public safety and public health when she, with a focus on protecting Ohioans, calls for readjusting our police responses to include the proper licensed personnel for calls ranging from mental health breakdowns to domestic violence/dispute. Dan and Rep. Boggs also discuss an issue about which Rep. Boggs has been particularly passionate: domestic violence and child abuse, both before and during COVID-19.
Produced by Dan Skinner and Mark Frantz
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