Position/philosophy statement
I believe that we need a Congress that is willing to stand up to the current administration and hold them accountable. I believe that we need to lower prices overall, fix our healthcare system, and reverse the damage done by this administration.
Current Occupation
Health Care Consultant, Lawyer, and Tree Farmer
Age (optional)
59
Campaign Phone
9193228854
Campaign Youtube URL
I’m an attorney, tree farmer, and health care consultant with a career focused on public policy and practical problem-solving.
For most of the last decade I worked with state agencies to improve Medicaid and other health and human services programs. That work has involved translating federal policy into practical solutions that improve outcomes and use public dollars responsibly. I provide pro bono legal assistance to disabled individuals seeking Social Security benefits.
I manage my family’s timberland and am a small business owner. I have served on nonprofit boards, been a Boy Scout leader, and taught Sunday School for many years. These experiences have prepared me to serve thoughtfully, independently, and effectively in Congress.
My top priority is restoring Congress as a fully functioning, co-equal branch of government. This includes passing budgets on time, conducting meaningful oversight of the executive branch regardless of party, and reclaiming authority that has increasingly shifted away from the legislative process. I believe that if Congress can govern more transparently and through regular order, policies will in turn be more accountable, public trust can be improved, and voters will have greater clarity about how decisions affecting their lives are made.
I will focus on policies that improve economic security and reduce everyday costs for families. This includes strengthening competition in highly concentrated industries, supporting workforce development aligned with labor needs, and encouraging small business growth. I also believe fiscal responsibility is essential to long-term stability, so that public debt does not limit opportunity for future generations. A healthy economy should reward work and expand opportunity broadly.
Reducing polarization begins with governing responsibly. I will engage fully in committee work, support bipartisan oversight, and approach policymaking in a fact-based and respectful manner. I believe elected officials owe voters clear explanations of their decisions and a willingness to listen to differing views. In the long term, I strongly believe that democratic institutions can function best when problem-solving takes precedence over party loyalty or performative politics.
I support environmental policies that protect public health, conserve natural resources, and prepare communities for future risks. My priorities include clean water protection, clean energy, responsible land use, conservation, and science-based climate resilience strategies. Effective environmental policy should be transparent, grounded in evidence, and implemented in partnership with state and local communities to ensure it delivers real and lasting benefits.
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