Candidate for Maryland State Senate - District 3 in 2022 Maryland Primary Election.
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Get StartedSmall businesses are the heartbeat of a growing community. Small business owners live, work and play in their community while providing opportunities to local citizens, The underrepresented business community is essential to a successful economy, and they need support systems in place to ensure sustainability and success. Learn more
Pre-K Access and Expansion. Establishing a social and educational foundation early in a child's life is imperative in ensuring healthy development. Meet every child where they are. Explore and implement innovative approaches to K-12 education in order to close opportunity and achievement gaps. Learn more
Career-bound students. It is essential we close the opportunity gap for career-bound students. A top priority of mine will be to alleviate the burden on students and families currently wait listed for Career and Technology Education (CTE) programs. Meaningful and sustainable investments. Public education funding should ensure a robust system that will attract families to not only Frederick County, but Maryland as a whole. Learn more
Preservation of Frederick's Agricultural Heritage. Managing and maintaining a healthy environment through water and land conservation programs bolsters support for Frederick County farmers managing their land. Additionally, exploring programs, with stakeholder input, to assist farmers in efficiently managing their operations, while becoming more energy efficient, is critical in sustaining our farmlands and the livelihoods of those who depend on them. Learn more
We need to increase access to affordable housing by exploring new ideas and process improvements for affordable housing projects that will reduce the risk and provide certainty for developers. By working with our building community, we will provide access to affordable housing. Learn more
Broadband. The pandemic has highlighted a necessity for equitable access to broadband. Marylanders working and learning from home since March 2020 has exposed our schools and businesses to new circumstances that we were not adequately prepared for. Ensuring access to reliable networks is essential to the sustainment and growth of our community. Learn more
Smooth Operating. As we return to the office in greater numbers, traffic is steadily inching toward pre-pandemic commute times. It is imperative we remain vigilant in exploring, designing, and carrying through to completion projects which will alleviate congestion in Frederick County, and around the State. Learn more
Skilled Workforce. Labor shortages have become an increasing burden on Maryland businesses. It is critical we continue investments in developing and expanding programs that provide citizens with the skills necessary to fulfill positions across Maryland's diverse employment market. Learn more
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