Candidate Interview: Lasima Packett

The conversation with Lasima Packett, a candidate running for the Indiana State Senate, covers a range of topics including community advocacy, education funding, affordable housing, public schools, property tax relief, transportation, healthcare, environmental protection, small businesses, state authority vs. local control, and accessibility and accountability to residents. The key takeaways from the conversation are the importance of community engagement and the need for adequate education funding.TakeawaysCommunity EngagementEducation FundingChapters00:00 Introduction to Leadership and Service06:30 Expanding Affordable Housing and Workforce Housing15:13 Expanding Access to Affordable Healthcare and Mental Health Services22:14 State Authority vs. Local Control