Candidate for Wyoming House of Representatives - District 14 in 2020 Wyoming General Election.
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Get StartedMaintaining support for fire departments and emergency medical service providers along with responsible funding of public safety programs is necessary for residents. Taxpayer funds must be used wisely in maintaining these services and to ensure all Albany County residents have equitable access to fire, medical and public safety. Learn more
Diversification of our economy is essential to maintaining a strong Wyoming and providing a place where future generations can be gainfully employed, earn a just wage and make Wyoming their forever home. Attracting established companies looking to expand, supporting existing businesses, encouraging family ranches and growing new ideas into viable companies is a strength of Laramie and Albany County; continued efforts in these areas are essential, but must balance growth with maintaining our small town Wyoming feel. Government should only be as large as absolutely necessary and spending cuts must be considered before taxation. Learn more
EDUCATION Developing the future workforce and teaching our students skills beneficial to the Wyoming economy is critical. Concentration on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics along with Vocational and Agricultural education should be the focus of today's public school curriculum. Preparing our students to succeed in a knowledge economy while staying connected to their Wyoming roots is important. Albany County has a wonderful and diverse educational system that inclusively teaches the whole child, we need to provide our teachers the support they need to continue to give the gift of knowledge. Learn more
The University of Wyoming is a major contributor to Albany County's economy, along with the Albany County campus of LCCC, and continued State support is crucial. Investing in the people of UW and our community colleges is essential. Students, Staff and Faculty all have a vital role in education and research. Attracting and retaining the best talent should be the focus of Wyoming's investment in UW and community college system. Expanding degree programs relevant to Wyoming, such as UW's new Construction Management Program and expanding educational opportunities for Veterans allow Wyoming residents to use their talents in-state. Learn more
Responsible and sustainable development is critical to protecting the public lands and open spaces we all enjoy. Multiple-use of public lands for recreation, agriculture, timber and energy production needs to be balanced. Energy development can happen while protecting air quality and watersheds. Collaborative solutions for multiple-use management of natural resources for the benefit of all Albany County residents is essential. The State must develop a sustainable long-term vision for its energy and natural resources development portfolio that is responsive to market demands, builds on the talents of Wyoming's workforce and respects the rights of private land owners. Learn more
Protecting the Wyoming heritage and the recreational opportunities available in our great state are essential. The ability to hunt, fish and enjoy multiple-use recreation on public lands must be maintained. Tourism continues to be a strong driver of our economy and providing a warm Wyoming welcome can go hand in hand with maintaining opportunities for local residents. Supporting our ranchers and agricultural producers is critical given current markets and helping them find new ways to market their products is important. Learn more
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