Candidate for Iowa House of Representatives - District 68 in 2018 Iowa 2018 General Election.
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Training to develop our workers is a necessary to continue to compete in a global economy. Learn more
I support making resources available to allow business to navigate and network in starting a business. Learn more
As a candidate I support keeping Iowa at the top for attracting business to Iowa. Learn more
Iowa must attract quality jobs to support an ever growing economy. Learn more
Government needs to respect the needs of the business and reduce red tape. Learn more
Students should be able to achieve higher education degrees will maintaining financial security. Learn more
Disaster training needs to also include active shooter and terrorist incident response. Learn more
Educators should be given the proper professional training to prepare their students for a digital global ecosystem. Learn more
We need to ensure that the majority of funds allocated are in direct impact to the students. Learn more
Students education should fit their learning style. Learn more
The amount a student can borrow should match the educational needs of the student. Learn more
Students need to be educated on the loans they are receiving and the possible financial impact. Learn more
Teachers in Iowa should never have to seek alternative means of funding to get necessary school supplies to assist in the classroom. Learn more
Not all students will have the desire to explore higher education. As state we must also support these students while supplying adequate apprenticeship and trade school opportunities. Learn more
Parents should be allowed to choose schools that best fit their children. Learn more
As an educator in the Cedar Rapids Metro area for 38 years, I see a need to establish a partnership with all academic institutions. Learn more
Teachers also must be given the proper support to keep our students safe. Learn more
The educators need to be empowered to bring the necessary equipment and technology to the students. Learn more
Overhead costs, such as administration activities need to be kept to a minimum. Learn more
Our schools need to have proper funding to keep pace with an ever-changing educational landscape. Learn more
I support that no two schools are alike and thus no two students are alike. Learn more
local school districts and parents need to be empowered in their students learning and drop out prevention. Learn more
As a candidate I support alternative means of education. Learn more
It is important to increase effectiveness of our expenditures and decrease student debt. Learn more
There is too much government oversight. Learn more
Iowans impacted with mental health issues should be supported and not shamed. Learn more
They should be able to get guidance without judgement. Learn more
They should have access to mental health specialist to assist in supporting their loved ones. Learn more
Mental Health issues impact the entire family. Families caring for these individuals should not suffer an extreme financial burden. Learn more
We need to provide more facilities to treat mental health issues. Learn more
We have a duty to remove the astigmatism from the disease. Learn more
I support programs that allow Iowans access to low cost prescriptions and treatment for their disease. Learn more
Iowans with terminal illnesses should spend their final days in peace. Learn more
They should not double taxed on their Medicare or investments. Learn more
It is imperative that the majority of their social security benefits stay with them. Learn more
We need to decrease personal income taxes for our senior citizens. Learn more
We need to have more supervision of Long Term Care facilities. Learn more
Above all seniors should be able to stay with their families without extreme financial burden. Learn more
I support tax deductions for caretakers who provide care in their homes for their loved ones. Learn more
In addition, Iowans should be paid a fair wage for their hard work. Learn more
Pay for performance should be a given in doing business with the people of Iowa. Learn more
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