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I'm Dr. Tyler Titus (they/them), a mental health professional and small business owner running to be the first trans county executive in U.S. history. AMA! - Politics

I'm Dr. Tyler Titus (they/them), a mental health professional and small business owner running to be the first trans county executive in U.S. history. AMA! - Politics


I'm Dr. Tyler Titus (they/them), a mental health professional and small business owner running to be the first trans county executive in U.S. history. AMA!

Posted: 06 May 2021 08:02 AM PDT

Hi /r/Politics! I'm Dr. Tyler Titus, and I'm so excited to be here for an AMA. For a quick primer on my story and vision, I hope you'll watch my deeply personal campaign video: https://twitter.com/TylerJamesTitus/status/1387391492726169601.

I was born into poverty when my parents were teenagers. My parents worked incredibly hard to provide their 12 children with the bare necessities. Growing up in a rural area, I saw many around me struggle. I watched my foster siblings face unimaginable challenges, as my parents tried to meet the needs of kids who had been neglected their whole lives. This pain motivated me to be unafraid to stand up. As the first trans person ever elected in Pennsylvania history, I know firsthand the failures of a system that leaves so many behind. I want to be a part of creating a future that is safe for my children, and yours.

Over the past 15 years, at the Erie County Office of Children and Youth, as a full-time therapist for youth in the foster system, and as the president of the Erie School Board, I've developed a nuanced understanding of how poverty, neglect, and abuse impacts communities. As a mental health professional, I see every day how severely broken our healthcare system is. As a small business owner, I know the challenges of building a successful future. As a former county employee, I understand the gaps and inefficiencies in the system. I believe deeply in quality healthcare for all, an economy that puts working families first, and an education system that gives every child a chance. I'm ready to roll up my sleeves and get to work so that we have an Erie County that is healthy, safe, and equitable—where no one is left behind. That's why I'm running in the May 18 Democratic primary for Erie County Executive. And when I win in November, I'll become the first trans county executive in United States history.

Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TylerJamesTitus Your contribution would mean the world to me: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/committee-to-elect-tyler-titus-1?refcode=AMA

I can't wait to answer your questions!

Proof: https://i.redd.it/tifxe4cj7ex61.jpg

EDIT: And that's a wrap! Thank you everyone for your amazing, thoughtful questions. This was a lot of fun. If you want to chat further, my email is electtyler@tylertitus.com. Have a great day!

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