Candidate for Michigan House of Representatives - District 53 in 2020 Michigan General Election.
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Get StartedWhere possible, I support rehabilitation but I am less inclined to think that that would work for crimes of a violent nature. I believe that some people cannot be rehabilitated and that they should never be released. Learn more
I support the expansion of charter schools within the state public school system, possibly repurposing existing school buildings with excess capacity into a community of charter schools. Learn more
I strongly support allowing children to develop their own personal talents to the highest level that they can accomplish. This can only happen with a fluid advancement program that does not hold back one child to wait for the others. Learn more
Land is a finite and precious commodity and deserves protection. Proper planning and engineering can allow growth without harm and can meet a long term plan for the district. Learn more
As citizens of Michigan we are responsible for 21% of the world’s fresh water. I would oppose any activity that even hinted of harming it. Learn more
Every eligible citizen should be able to vote and much care should be taken to insure eligibility. I would support any method that allowed for a paper trail. That would include expanding the absentee balloting process. Other possibilities might be to make election day a national holiday to allow a greater portion of the workforce to cast a vote. Technology has its place to help reduce the elements of fraud. Learn more
Drawing the lines for districts must be taken out of the hands of politicians. The task could be better simplified if a clear formula for land and population division could be stated in such a manner that the outcome would not be a matter of debate. No group, political party or segment should benefit from a redistricting effort, but rather districts should result that provide the proper balance of representation of the different areas of Michigan to Lansing. Learn more
I do not believe that anyone should be turned away from a hospital if they are truly in need, regardless of citizenship. The hospital should report persons unlawfully present to the authorities. Learn more
I do not support the idea that everyone needs health insurance. To do so raises health care costs. Learn more
I do not support free medical care for illegals. Learn more
I strongly support allowing migrant workers to come to Michigan for harvest and other tasks that require manual labor. The migrant worker should have proper housing, accessibility to medical care and fair treatment as we would for any member of the community while here. When the job is over, it would be expected that the migrant worker return home. Learn more
I believe that we pay enough tax now and would oppose any tax hike. I would fight to reduce our State Income Tax. While I am a proponent of a fairer tax structure, I don't think this is the right time to attack it. What we need to do is do a better job with the funds we have now. Learn more
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