LaKeshia M. Alston
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- Occupation
- Manufacturing (Adecco)
- Lives in
- Durham
Background
- Retired after 11 years as an educator with Durham Public Schools. source: indyweek.com
- Studied political science with a minor in psychology. source: indyweek.com
- Works in manufacturing through Adecco. source: indyweek.com
- Has lived in the area for 40 years. source: indyweek.com
In their own words
What the candidate says they will work on, from their campaign site or their answers to news-outlet questionnaires. We list it as stated and do not rate it.
- Capping property tax increases source: indyweek.com
- Lowering housing and child care costs, including child care vouchers source: indyweek.com
- Teacher pay with performance-based raises source: indyweek.com
- Climate resilience: levees, drainage and stormwater work source: indyweek.com
- Reducing energy costs related to data centers source: indyweek.com
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