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Re-Elect
Bridging Gaps:
Empowering District 13
WHERE I COME FROM
I was born in Wilmington General and have been a lifelong Delawarean. I credit my love for justice and education on my parents: my father, a Vietnam veteran, and my mother, an office assistant for over 30 years. I became part of the first generation of city kids to be bussed to choice school, and thrived in the Brandywine School District. I graduated from Concord High School (go Raiders!) in 2000, and went on to became the first in my family to receive a Masters degree. During this time, I also became a mother to my four children, Trinity, Lucien, Hyperion, and Thane.
Promises Kept and Continued Fighting for Change
EDUCATION
During my first term, I was able to keep the promise of working towards creating equitable educational standards in the state. The work is still far from being done, but I know as a mother, an educator, and a sitting member on the House of Representatives Education Committee I will do just that.
MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTHCARE
I was able to pass bipartisan legislation for incarcerated medical healthcare and support substantial mental and medical healthcare change. I, myself, am a mental health provider for at-risk youth in the state of Delaware and see the gaps everyday. As a member of the House of Representatives Health and Human Development Committee I get to actively listen and shape the way our medical and mental healthcare looks for ALL in this state.
EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE
My years in advocacy have shown me when we speak over each other, we all lose our voices. In Dover, I was able to work from both sides of the aisle and create impactful legislation. Additionally, I started bringing newsletters, constituent coffees, and public safety town halls to the people of District 13. I did this because I know that when the people are equipped with the ability to keep themselves, their family, and their communities safe, they are empowered for generations to come.
Building A Better Community
My work to build a better community has grown during this first term. I have since then become a mental health professional, while maintaining my community organizing efforts. Constantly moving throughout my district, I have loved interacting with people from all walks of life, from local business owners to community leaders. I strive to not only lead my own constutiuents to prosperity, but to work with community partners so the needs of the people can begin to be met.
That is why I'm running for re-election: to keep the momentum and bring not only equality, but equity, to education, affordable housing, accessibility for all, and community rejuvenation. Because while we are all on journeys, our destination of accountability, transparency, and freedom remains the same.
So this November, please vote for me again, DeShanna Neal, as your District 13 State Representative. Thank you.