Championing For Each Community
“`Edwin Rivera is focused on restoring trust across Virginia’s Congressional District 3 by supporting practical policies that matter to families, workers, seniors, veterans, students, small business owners, and neighborhoods across Hampton Roads.
Focused On Policies That Matter To Families
Edwin Rivera is focused on restoring trust across Virginia’s Congressional District 3 by supporting practical policies that matter to constituents. His priorities include education reform, HBCU support, career and technical education, healthcare accessibility, youth development, public safety, small business growth, affordability, homeownership, veteran support, Social Security protection, environmental protection, energy independence, economic growth, immigration reform, and stronger community engagement.
These issues are not just talking points. They reflect the everyday concerns of families, workers, seniors, veterans, students, entrepreneurs, and neighborhoods across Hampton Roads.
Education Reform
HBCU Education Career & Tech.
Public/private college pathways from local high schools.
Raise teacher pay.
Renovate/rebuild failing schools.
HBCU making sure they have funds, satellite locations, certifications/degrees between vocational and college degree and parental rights support something about “we want parents to have a say in education.”
Transportation & Tolls
Toll Capping / oppose tolls on HRBT.
Healthcare Accessibility
Link healthcare together.
Youth Development
Expanding mentorship, educational opportunity, and programs that help young people build successful futures before they are pulled into destructive patterns.
Enhanced Public Safety
Hold judges and local commonwealths attorney accountable for letting violent criminals w/ multiple offenses out.
Expand SRO roles and officers supposed to go to school to teach rather then do desk work, emphasize student law enforcement relationship building to help decrease likelihood of crimes committed by youth into young adulthood.
Increase and support(fully fund) law enforcement and community based programs (such as national night out) which helps strengthen relationships across our different communities.
Uniting Our Community
Bringing people together through practical solutions, accountability, and stronger local partnerships that rebuild trust across different communities.
Veteran Support
VA – more benefits for those service members who served in at least 2 enlistments, all veterans preventative care basic Healthcare for veterans of two or more enlistments.
National Guard reserve Full Tricare prime during war time.
Social Security Benefits
Protecting Social Security benefits and ensuring seniors can retire with dignity, stability, and financial security after a lifetime of work.
Small Business Growth
Tax credits for small businesses, work with/expand groups that help fund our small businesses like the VA 30day fund.
Eliminate regulations which prohibit small businesses from contracting with governments if they don’t belong to unions.
Affordability & Homeownership
Support Affordable housing options.
Protecting Our Animals
Protecting our animals.
Environment
Protect natural parks.
We have to over x number of parks. Edwin is in Congress he will ensure our national parks are fully funded safe and free, and lands zoned for parks remain untouched.
Energy and Natural Resources
Lower energy cost, Edwin support an all-of-the above energy platform.
Nuclear energy expand in a smart.
Economy & Jobs
I will oppose the over taxation and unaffordability policies coming out of Richmond when I’m in D.C.
Edwin will work to lower taxes pass legislation that keeps Virginia the best state to do business increase job opportunities expand public-private partnerships.
Immigration
Increase the number of Immigration Judges.
Fix green card process.
Help Move These Priorities Forward
Edwin Rivera is running to bring practical leadership, accountability, and community-focused solutions to Virginia’s Congressional District 3. Join the campaign, volunteer, or contact the team to learn more.