Candidate for Arizona State Senate - District 18 in 2020 Arizona General Election.
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Get StartedStopping the giveaways to special interests and corporations. Arizona has spent far too much money over the years in giveaways to special interests and corporations, with little to show for the generosity. Our state still lags the rest of the county in economic well-being, educational outcomes, and investment. Learn more
Make education my number one budgetary priority. Budgets are about priorities, and when voting on the state budget, nothing will be as important to me as investing in our schools. The cuts our schools have seen since 2008 are devastating and catastrophic; I will work diligently with both sides of the aisle to restore the cuts to our K-12 schools and strengthen our commitment to education. Learn more
Prioritize our teachers and make investments in our classrooms. Arizona lags far behind the national average in teacher salaries. If we are serious about strengthening our education system and keeping our best teachers, we need to show them we are committed to their success. Through investing in our teachers, we can strengthen our K-12 schools and grow our economy. As your Senator, I will continue to promote education and support funding for our teachers and resources in their classrooms. Learn more
Restore the cuts to higher education. This is also personal for me. I saw the effects of budget cuts every day when I worked in the Provost’s office at ASU. I helped work to make college more affordable for low-income families, increased resources for first-year students, and expanded access to people all across the globe. Learn more
As an Ahwatukee resident, and as someone who attended Mountain Pointe High School next door, I strongly support saving the lakes property. I do not support housing development on the land, and will work to protect the space as a public park or golf course. I will work with the city of Phoenix and other stakeholders to ensure that this space is protected from development. Learn more
I am a strong supporter of the second amendment, and I will protect the rights of gun owners already in place at the state level. I do not, however, support allowing guns on college campuses or in government buildings. Additionally, I agree with the vast majority of gun owners and support requiring background checks for all gun purchases to ensure that firearms do not fall into the hands of criminals or those with mental health issues. Learn more
We must secure the border. I support giving our border patrol agents the resources they need to protect our state and our border. Above all, I will listen to the law enforcement community from our county sheriffs to local police and provide them with the tools they need to do their jobs effectively. I will also work with our federal congressional delegation to ensure that Congress funds our border efforts. Learn more
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