Candidate for South Dakota House of Representatives - District 11 in 2024 South Dakota Primary Election.
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Get StartedInvest in cybersecurity measures to safeguard voter registration databases and voting systems from cyber threats. This includes implementing robust authentication protocols and conducting regular audits of election infrastructure. Learn more
I support efforts to strengthen signature verification processes to ensure the legitimacy of petitions and prevent fraud. Learn more
Advocate for reasonable voter ID laws that require identification to vote, ensuring the integrity of the electoral process while minimizing the risk of voter fraud. Learn more
If paper ballots were mandated, I would support them. Learn more
Ensure that polling places are accessible to all voters, especially those in rural or underserved areas, such as reservations. This can involve providing transportation assistance or establishing mobile polling stations to reach remote communities. Learn more
We should promote voter education initiatives to ensure voters are well-informed about ballot measures and their potential impacts. This can include providing neutral information about proposed initiatives and hosting public forums for debate and discussion. Learn more
Support initiatives that encourage the teaching of essential life skills to teenagers and young adults in underserved populations. Teach basic skill sets to help break the cycle of poverty by providing grants or low-interest loans to businesses that offer essential life skill services. Learn more
We should invest more in education and workforce development programs to empower individuals to pursue higher-paying jobs and afford housing without relying on government subsidies. Learn more
Advocate for school choice initiatives, such as charter schools and education savings accounts, to empower parents and improve student educational outcomes. Learn more
Champion policies that give parents more flexibility and control over their childcare options, including vouchers or scholarships for low-income families to choose the childcare provider that best meets their needs. Learn more
I advocate for measures that increase transparency in the initiative process, such as requiring clear disclosure of funding sources for ballot initiatives and mandating impartial analysis of proposed measures. Learn more
County Auditors who, while well-intentioned, decide to interpret voting laws in ways that create barriers for legal residents to vote should be censored or impeached. Learn more
Address healthcare access challenges by promoting free-market solutions, expanding telemedicine services, and increasing competition among healthcare providers to lower costs. Learn more
We should emphasize reducing regulatory barriers and allowing the free market to address housing needs. This includes streamlining zoning regulations, reducing permitting costs, and minimizing state and local government intervention in the housing market. Learn more
We must safeguard property rights and oppose policies that infringe upon the rights of homeowners, landowners, and landlords. This includes opposing the carbon pipeline, rent control measures, or excessive property taxation that can deter investment in housing. Learn more
Facilitate partnerships between the government and private developers to incentivize the construction of affordable housing units. This can include offering tax incentives or land subsidies to developers who commit to building affordable housing. Learn more
Support initiatives that encourage entrepreneurship in the childcare sector, such as providing grants or low-interest loans to businesses that offer childcare services. If a business offered on-site licensed childcare, the benefits to the business and the employee/family would be significant. Learn more
Advocate for policies that empower families to make childcare decisions, such as expanding tax credits or deductions for childcare expenses. Learn more
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