Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Iowa 4th Congressional District in 2024 Iowa General Election.
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Get StartedI will advocate for restrictions on the types of offenses that justify a legal traffic stop, and of the types of situations in which law enforcement officers can initiate high speed chases that endanger innocent bystanders. Learn more
We need to remove red-tape that hinders our vets from accessing all of the benefits they have earned. Learn more
People of Color face up to a 7x higher likelihood of arrest for marijuana possession than whites in Iowa, even though People of Color and whites use marijuana at similar rates. I am in favor of legalizing marijuana to help address this issue. Learn more
We also need to prioritize anti-bullying education efforts and drive accountability in this space so our students and teachers have a safe environment. Again, if we truly are going to be a district that respects the unconditional value of life, we should be paying our teachers commensurate with the impact they have on the future of our community and our nation. Learn more
We should also be funding grant programs in these and other high-need industries to provide for education/training/start up costs to help people meet regulatory requirements so we can safely fill availability and accessibility gaps quickly. Learn more
I will advocate for easier access to and incentivization to use modernized tools and processes that will enable a higher level of water and air pollution capture from our farms. We need to balance the needs of our economy, our environmental resources and the quality of life Iowans deserve. Learn more
I support the USDA efforts through SAS and other programs to promote innovation in sustainable agriculture, to ensure we do our best to support our farmers while not abusing our natural resources. We need to address the environmental impact of CAFO-style agriculture. Learn more
I will fight for federal legislation to protect voting rights and for campaign finance reform to ensure there’s not undue corporate influence on our elections. I will seek to protect our public servants and make sure we bring harsher penalties to those that make threats of violence against them. I will also fight for federal legislation to bring harsher penalties for government officials that knowingly disseminate misinformation that damages the respect and integrity of our elections. I will fight for reform preventing elected and appointed government officials from engaging in stock market activities beyond managed retirement accounts to prevent undue corporate influence in our democratic processes. Learn more
I will support such efforts, not just for the safety of our people, but to also lift the burden that relatively unfettered gun ownership has on the decisions our law enforcement officers have to make every day. I will also be mindful about trying to find the right balance between gun control efforts and protecting the privacy and rights of our citizens. For example, when it comes to red flag laws, I would advocate for a fair and proper adjudication process via our court system to put in safeguards to protect against overreach. Learn more
I will prioritize bolstering our mental health and addiction treatment capacity to protect our citizens. Learn more
Within a Medicare for All framework, we would allow Medicare to negotiate better prescription drug prices. While we are working towards Medicare for all, we need to continue to strengthen the Affordable Care Act. Learn more
It is clear our current prescription drug pricing model is not working for Iowans. Fixing this and making it possible for our people to access the medications they need to live their lives will be a top priority. Learn more
We need to continue to fight for affordable, accessible child care and a continuation of the Child Tax Credit monthly pay out program. Learn more
I will also fight for federal legislation making it harder for corporations that sell opioids to avoid legal consequences for knowingly disseminating their product in a harmful way. In addition, we need to treat addiction/drug use like a medical condition and not a crime. When people fear legal repercussions, they are far less likely to seek the help they need. Learn more
I will also fight for a federally-mandated living wage. It is not acceptable that any Iowan can work 40 hours per week and still not be able to pay for basic needs. Additionally, I will fight for unions and place focus on workplace safety. Learn more
We need to pay our teachers more to attract and retain quality educators so we can provide our children with the educational opportunities they deserve. Learn more
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