Policy Positions
Climate(2)
Supports giving communities access to renewable energy options like solar and wind as they become more affordable, and helping local governments access federal grants for modernizing energy systems.
"As renewable energy, like solar and wind, becomes more affordable nationwide, communities should have the option to explore these alternatives if they believe they will reduce long‑term costs."
Supports helping local governments access federal grants and legislation to modernize utility systems, ensuring rural communities benefit from new energy programs.
"As your congressman, my job is to help local governments access federal grants, support legislation that modernizes utility systems, and ensure rural communities aren't left behind when new energy programs roll out."
Criminal Justice(1)
Supports ensuring federal oversight so that interactions with law enforcement are fair for all community members.
"Civil rights and personal freedoms aren't just concepts, they show up in real‑life situations like applying for housing, accessing public services, interacting with law enforcement, or navigating government paperwork."
Economy(3)
Supports strong federal labor standards and enforcement of workplace protections to ensure economic stability for workers.
"As your congressman, my role is to support federal labor standards, work with agencies to enforce workplace protections, and make sure economic policies reflect the needs of both workers and employers in our district."
Drawing on personal experience as a small-business owner, supports economic policies that balance the needs of both workers and employers.
"As someone who has worked across multiple fields, from the Navy, to education leadership, to running a small business, I've seen how much stability and fairness matter in the workplace."
Acknowledges manufacturing as a key industry in the district and implicitly supports workforce development and economic policies that support manufacturing workers.
"Our district has about 326,000 workers, and major job sectors include office support, sales, management, manufacturing, retail, and healthcare."
Education(2)
Supports federal funding that keeps education affordable and expands access, viewing education as a public good.
"As your congressman, my role is to support federal programs that expand access to education, push for funding that keeps learning affordable, and make sure our district has a real voice in national decisions about schools and workforce development."
Supports making higher education and workforce training affordable for working adults and families.
"Education isn't only about K–12. It's a lifelong tool that helps people grow and adapt, especially in a district where major industries like health care, retail, and manufacturing all rely on a skilled workforce. When people can afford to learn new skills, it strengthens families and supports long‑term economic stability across the region."
Healthcare(3)
Supports strengthening federal health programs including Medicaid and Medicare to improve access and affordability.
"As your congressman, my role is to strengthen federal health programs, support funding for rural clinics and hospitals, and work with agencies to improve access to essential services throughout the district."
Frames healthcare as a public good focused on access, affordability, and reliability for all residents.
"Treating healthcare as a public good means focusing on access, affordability, and reliability."
Mentions healthcare broadly but does not specifically address mental health services.
"Healthcare impacts every family in our district. About 13.9% of residents are uninsured, and more than 43,000 people work in the health care sector, making it one of our largest industries."
Social Issues(1)
Supports consistent enforcement of federal civil rights protections to ensure fair treatment for all residents regardless of background.
"As your congressman, my responsibility is to make sure federal protections are enforced consistently, agencies follow the law, and everyone in the district (no matter their background) can rely on fair treatment when dealing with federal programs."