Candidate for Oregon House of Representatives - District 12 in 2020 Oregon General Election.
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Get StartedI strongly support education for everyone to improve themselves, be better citizens and to have the knowledge and skills to perform well in the evolving workplace. Also, our kids deserve a quality education that improves graduation rates. We can use school choice to advance our educational system. Schools will progress when put into a position of healthy competition. Consequently, I believe families want instructional style and environment options in order to find what fits their child’s educational needs. Learn more
It’s time to stop environmental policies that don’t respect the rural communities and local businesses that are dependent on natural resources. Policies like Cap & Trade impose crippling costs and restrictions that harm small communities that have been declining for decades and doesn’t support the natural areas for logging that built this state’s economy. Learn more
Not only is the Second Amendment important for hunting, it allows citizens to protect their homes and families. This constitutional right to bear arms is fundamental to our freedom to protect ourselves from any foe, foreign or domestic. That is why I support the existing firearms ownership laws and regulations and will oppose any required registration. Learn more
Recent challenges with COVID-19 revealed that our current healthcare system isn’t prepared to handle large scale health problems. This can’t be ignored in the development of affordable health insurance plans and improving access to healthcare providers. So, I will investigate the issues and support improvements to how the healthcare system prepares for various disasters. Learn more
Affordable, appropriate housing is critical for a robust community life, yet a state mandated solution may not address specific scenarios. For example, statewide rent control that only Oregon has implemented, severely impacts a builder’s incentive to invest in housing when other projects are more profitable. Instead, let’s capitalize on Springfield’s unique resources, positive development mindset and diverse culture when addressing housing and homeless needs for local win-win results. Learn more
I am concerned that the growth of unnecessary regulations and taxes creates bureaucracy instead of helping industries quickly adapt to the evolving business climate and is quickly undermining the vitality of our neighborhoods. Therefore, I will support measures that encourage economic development and will reduce regulations and taxes so every community can thrive! Learn more
All state and local leaders are responsible in every fiscal decision to exercise prudence and to inform taxpayers how their tax dollars are spent and measurable outcomes. A high level of fiscal transparency and accountability should be the norm and consistently align with what lawmakers have promised which is how I will represent your interests in Salem. Learn more
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