Candidate for Ohio House of Representatives - District 5 in 2020 Ohio General Election.
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Get StartedI am appreciative of the Christian-based center in East Liverpool. However, I am well aware that we need more. We also need non-religious based programs so all feel comfortable to enter into rehab. We have found that prison does not seem to be a deterrent to opioid abuse. Support, rehab, community, and opportunity help bring people to victory with their addiction. I believe in a focus on education and rehab rather than prison. A wide variety of community support is also necessary for this. When I am elected into the State House, a primary focus of mine is to get funds for more rehab programs in our county. Rehabilitation centers that would educate and provide those seeking help with community resources. Learn more
I believe the way to help stimulate our local economy is three-fold. First, I will be attending local city councils and our commissioner meetings. It is incredibly important that our more poverty stricken areas get the infrastructure and community funds they need. Second, I plan on fighting for state funding for the county at the State House. Last but definitely not least, I want to support local small businesses. A self-sustaining community is one that thrives. Learn more
Too many times our children and their teachers are forgotten at the State House. Our Conservative leadership in Columbus is constantly trying to strip teachers of their autonomy and funding. The result of this has been our plummet from number 5 to 31 in education when compared to all 50 states. I believe that we need to let the educators educate and the politicians work to get them the funds to do so. Funding for school districts mainly comes from the taxes of that district. This leaves lower income areas with struggles they should not have. Our zip code too often controls our future and access to needed programs. I vow to work at the State House for an increased focus on education and special community programs our children so desperately need. Learn more
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