Brandy Fluker Oakley, Esq. is State Representative for the 12th Suffolk District serving parts of Dorchester, Hyde Park, Mattapan, and Milton. As a first-term legislator, Brandy serves on the following committees: Transportation, The Judiciary, Community Development & Small Business, and Racial Equity, Civil Rights & Inclusion. She proudly serves on the Women’s Caucus executive board as a Representative for the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus.
As a woman of color I fully understand the importance of being a leading voice to expand access to quality care. Not only that, but the ability for women to make their own health care decisions and access safe and legal abortions is under attack, which is why we don’t just need supportive pro-choice legislators in office; we need legislative champions.
Increase access to safe and legal abortions: I will support policies that increase an individuals access to safe and legal abortions and that limit barriers to access.
Comprehensive family planning: Expand and prioritize funding for family planning initiatives.
Maternal Health: Reduce racial disparities in maternal health and mortality by identifying the causes, and supporting programs that seek to minimize the impact and effect.
HIV/AIDS prevention: Advocate for budget increases to support HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment.
Sex education: Support comprehensive sex education for all gender identifications in our school systems.