Candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives - District 18 in 2020 Tennessee General Election.
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Get StartedI will be actively selling business leaders on the reasons they should choose Knoxville and Knox County as the home for their organizations. Supporting entrepreneurship is important to me, as is providing the right infrastructure that will encourage economic development. We should use all the tools at our disposal - including incentives, grants, and tax credits - to help great businesses start here, relocate here, and grow here. Learn more
A top priority must be encouraging more quality, high-paying businesses in the state and specifically in Knoxville and Knox County. In addition to the right economic conditions, infrastructure, and location; businesses want a qualified, educated workforce. That’s why we have to ensure our public high schools, community colleges, and universities are working in step with employers to get today’s Tennesseans ready for the jobs of tomorrow. Learn more
Access to a high-quality education is critical to every child’s future. It’s also critical for the future of Tennessee. Our state’s students deserve a K-12 education that prepares them for either entering the workforce or for continuing on to college. Families who choose to send their children to our public schools should expect a consistently-great education anywhere in Tennessee. Learn more
Our state’s public institutions of higher learning must be best-in-class at getting students ready for the current and future job market as well as leaders in research efforts that make life better for Tennesseans. As your state representative, I will work to make sure the students and educators of Knox County Schools, The University of Tennessee, and Pellissippi State Community College have the resources and support they need. Learn more
Recognizing the impact health insurance can have on an individual and family’s livelihood, I offered insurance to my employees when almost no other companies in my industry were doing so. Serving on the board of Covenant Health has also given me considerable insight into the challenges facing hospitals and medical professionals in Tennessee. We must do what we can to keep our rural neighbors in East Tennessee from losing their doctors and critical emergency care services in their communities. Learn more
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