On The Issues

As a leading voice in the fight for environmental justice, Maria knows that we are facing an environmental catastrophe. Radioactive waste can be found under churches, schools, parks, and landfills. It is in our tributaries, and can even be found in our basements, backyards and in our driveways.

Since 2010, Maria has been the leading policy expert on the matter - advocating for practical policy solutions as a state representative and state senator.

In two years time, Maria held 100 town hall meetings and has since interviewed over 1700 residents in the region. 

Maria has advised and lobbied local and state legislative bodies, and written a 70-year climatology study on radioactive waste pollution and migration. In addition to her ongoing research and advocacy, Maria has advised and provided individualized education to residents about the preventative health care measures they can adopt based on their home and work locations.

During the COVID-19 shutdown, Maria authored an environmental syllabus guide to better inform and educate communities of interest on their environmental status and a menu of options to create institutional and governmental change.

After 16 years in the Missouri legislature, Maria shared her thoughts on the environment on a podcast.

While the Radioactive Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) must be expanded to include more St. Louis families, Maria's friend Carol will no longer be able to benefit from the devastation that has occurred in North St. Louis County for decades. Carol gave it her all in her final days by attending town hall meetings and producing documents for her family members and others so they are aware of the environmental dangers that exist. Watch her video below.

When Maria is on the County Council, she will continue to fight for impacted residents and provide them the hope and results they deserve.