Candidate for Iowa House of Representatives - District 60 in 2020 Iowa General Election.
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Get StartedLocally-owned small businesses have employed approximately 50% of the state’s workforce in recent years and that is where we must increase the focus of our support. Learn more
The burden of budget shortcomings has fallen squarely onto city and county shoulders and Iowa taxpayers are seeing cuts in healthcare, education and other essential services. Learn more
Every policy I create or support must be through the lens of fiscal responsibility. Learn more
Under-funded public education hinders our economy. The correct investment in education at all levels is a key to Iowa’s economic growth. Learn more
Education is the key to helping each generation see and take the opportunities their parents may have never had. Learn more
The shortage of qualified child care options in our state not only currently impacts our families with young children, but has a direct impact on our economy and our ability to recruit and expand a skilled workforce. Learn more
We must keep tuition affordable at UNI, Hawkeye Community College, and all our community colleges and public universities so more people can access higher education and graduate without mountains of debt. Learn more
Investment in public education at all levels is needed to ensure Iowa students have the resources to succeed. Learn more
We must stress the importance of environmental policy now as the solutions will require long term thinking. Learn more
Change of this magnitude is generational. We have to begin now and we can't leave anyone behind. Learn more
Converting from fossil fuels to alternative energy will create new jobs. Learn more
The perceived conflict between industry and environmental regulation is much reduced in the long term. Learn more
We must increase access to inpatient care within the state. Learn more
Mental health is an essential health care service that has been left unaddressed for too long. Learn more
It is vital that we do more to address the mental health issues with our youth. Learn more
I believe every Iowan deserves access to quality, affordable health care. I want to end Medicaid Privatization to protect Iowa health care providers and make sure Iowans get the care they deserve. We must work to lower the cost of prescription drugs. I will continue to fight to protect Iowans with pre-existing conditions. Learn more
We need to keep fighting to help our small businesses through the pandemic so more people can return to work. Learn more
We can create even more jobs by investing in infrastructure needed to help grow the economy. This includes critical infrastructure for future growth, like broadband services, as well as the more traditional bridges, highways, waste water, and so on. Learn more
Iowa has a skilled worker gap and is facing an increasing shortage. Fiscally responsible investment in post secondary education is one key factor in addressing this shortage. Learn more
Providing more opportunity through job training, apprenticeships, and other forms of on-the-job learning will help to address our needs. Learn more
We must find ways to help expand and open new licensed child care facilities, including partnering with companies and small businesses to offer child care options for their employees. Learn more
We can expand child care and dependent care tax credits and child care assistance to help more Iowa families get ahead. Learn more
The majority of new jobs are created by small businesses and our state policy must continue to shift toward supporting and developing those new and small businesses. Learn more
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