Candidate for Washington House of Representatives - District 18, Position 1 in 2020 Washington General Election.
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Get StartedSome have called for governments to “defund the police” in the recent past. And while that call has different meaning depending on who you listen to, the fact of the matter is that defunding the police would be a bad idea for all of us. We need an adequately funded police department in order to be able to respond to the real harms that you and I may face. In Clark County, most of our police departments are woefully underfunded based on our population. This is due in part to the amount of sales tax that we lost to out-of-state sales. If you or I are in need of assistance, we expect the person on the other end of the 911 call to be able to respond, and respond quickly. Learn more
What does make sense is that our officers are appropriately trained in de-escalation techniques, and other relevant issues. Thankfully, our state law already includes this training. We can and should always strive to be better, but “defunding the police” is a wrong-headed approach. Learn more
As a small business leader, job creation is close to my heart. We must do more to make sure that employers are given a friendly, stable, and predictable environment to operate in. Jobs can only be created if we make sure that regulations in our State are not overly burdensome, that permits are readily available and easily accessible, and tax rates are stable and not prohibitive. Most importantly, we must realize that Washington State is in competition with the rest of the world to attract and retain jobs. In an increasingly mobile economy, we must work even harder to ensure that businesses are attracted to Washington State. Let’s get Washington back to work! Learn more
There is no doubt that COVID-19 has had a major impact on the ways that our kids learned in 2020. It is safe to say that a lot was left to be desired from both an educational and a preparedness standpoint. I am committed to making sure that students return to a robust and sufficient education system in September, ready to learn in an environment that is as normal as possible. While it may sound cliché, our future depends on our children, and another year of lost education cannot be tolerated. Learn more
Energy rates directly affect the bottom line for our families and the cost of doing business here in Clark County. Adopting an “all-of-the-above” energy policy, and categorizing hydro power as “renewable,” are just a few ways that we can work to keep energy costs low. We have an abundance of affordable energy here in the Northwest, and we should not artificially inflate the price of that energy to the consumer! Learn more
I believe in responsible stewardship of our environment, and will support and promote common-sense policies that balance our communities needs with the need to conserve the habitats that make the Pacific Northwest and Washington State the most beautiful place in the world. As an Eagle Scout, camper, and outdoor enthusiast, I fully appreciate the environment that we have been blessed with. I believe that the citizens should be able to have full access to their land, and that accessing it should not be a crime or financial burden. We are all in this together. We know what makes Washington great (including the absence of an income tax). Let’s work together on solutions that benefit everyone. Learn more
One of the most basic principles of a free society, is the ability to own property. I pledge to you that I will be a constant and forceful advocate for the rights of property owners while serving as your State Representative. Learn more
One of the most important social responsibilities we face is taking care of the most vulnerable of our citizens: the elderly, the young, the mentally-ill and the disabled. I am committed to finding ways for us to more effectively serve and protect those that need it the most. Learn more
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