Candidate Statement
I am running for State Senate District 25 to fight for taxpayers and restore accountability in government. I believe in lower property taxes, affordable healthcare, affordable prescriptions, transparent leadership, and standing up for the people, not political insiders. It’s time for honest answers, responsible spending, and a government that works for you.
Education
Doctor Of Nursing Practice, Post Grad: Family Nurse Practitioner, Masters: Masters of Science in Nursing, Clinical Nurse Specialist Women Child, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Registered Nurse
Occupational background
I own an operate an Independent Rural Family Medical Practice
Political Office(s) Held in the Past
I was the Chief Deputy Coroner in Madison County. I have attended the last 5 years of County Council Meetings and Continue to speak up regarding the reckless spending. I have attended numerous Commissioners meetings and speak out against the abuse of power and spending.
Campaign Phone (public)
3174455501
We MUST restore accountability in our government. Right now, it’s out of control.
I believe in lower property taxes, transparent leadership, and standing up for the people, not political insiders. It’s time for honest answers, responsible spending, and a government that works for you.
The cost of living is rising. Property taxes, housing, and utility bills keep going up with little accountability.
This MUST change.
I’m running because we can lower costs without sacrificing schools, public safety, or essential services.
I support fair property tax assessments, protections against spikes, and targeted relief for homeowners. We must also protect local funding through efficiency and accountability.
We need more housing by cutting red tape and redeveloping vacant properties.
On utilities, I will fight for oversight and transparency. If you pay the bill, you deserve a voice.
This is about fairness, growth, and accountability and putting people first.
The state plays a huge role in making healthcare more affordable. I am an independent Health Care provider and can be the voice of patients! I support a commonsense approach to making healthcare more affordable by increasing transparency, competition, and choice. I believes patients deserve clear, upfront pricing so they can make informed decisions. By reducing unnecessary regulations, I would expand access to providers, including telehealth and independent clinics, helping drive down costs.
I support lowering prescription drug prices through competition and transparency, while protecting coverage for pre-existing conditions. I also believe small businesses and self-employed Hoosiers need more flexible, affordable insurance options.
My focus is on cutting waste, holding government accountable, and putting patients, not bureaucrats, pharmaceutical companies or top heavy administration in control of healthcare decisions.
We must prioritize balanced funding in Indiana to ensure that all students have access to quality education, regardless of the school type. I will advocate for equitable resources among traditional public schools, charter schools, and voucher programs. I I believe that funding should be based on student needs rather than the school type, promoting fairness and supporting at-risk students.
To improve student outcomes, I would increase investments in teacher training, enhancing support services, and ensuring accountability across all school types. Additionally, fostering collaboration between traditional public schools and charter schools can lead to innovative practices that benefit student learning. Ultimately, maintaining a focus on student needs and outcomes is crucial for effective educational funding.
We need policies that enhance community policing, promote mental health resources, and increase transparency in law enforcement to improve public safety in Indiana. These approaches can foster better relationships between police and communities.
Lawmakers should focus on balancing enforcement with civil liberties by ensuring accountability and promoting community engagement. The people MUST have access to all programs. Policymakers can establish oversight committees that include diverse community members, allowing for open dialogue about safety concerns and law enforcement practices.
Additionally, we must campaign with our community leaders to promote public safety and trust to help bridge gaps between communities and law enforcement. Ultimately, a holistic approach that values collaboration, education, and accountability would be essential to nurture trust and enhance safety effectively.
I would propose, Indiana's pursuit of economic growth, by advocating for strategic investments in infrastructure and education to support tech companies, while also promoting innovation in other industries. I would suggest attracting companies through incentives geared towards sustainable practices, making a case for renewable energy options over data centers. I oppose data centers due to their environmental impacts.
In terms of policy, I would recommend guidelines that prioritize energy efficiency, support for green technologies, and partnerships with companies committed to low emissions. Strategies might include offering subsidies for renewable energy projects and tax breaks for businesses implementing environmentally friendly practices, aiming for long-term sustainability while fostering a diverse economic landscape. This approach balances attracting high-tech industries with environmental stewardship.
I would propose the, Utility Relief and Tax Stabilization Act, to tackle rising utility costs and property taxes. This legislation would include capping utility rate increases, offering tax credits for low-income families, and promoting renewable energy incentives.
To fund and implement it:
1. Identify Funding: Reallocate existing budgets (we have plenty of government waste, starting with abuse of State and County Vehicles) or seek federal grants.
2. Public-Private Partnerships: Collaborate w/ clean energy companies to invest in infrastructure, reducing costs long-term.
3. Community Initiatives: Support local programs for energy efficiency upgrades in homes.
4. Long-term Plans: Develop strategies for transitioning to renewable sources to stabilize utility rates.
5. Engage Stakeholders: Work with utility providers, local governments, and community groups to ensure the legislation meets everyone's needs.
Candidate Statement
I am running for State Senator District #25 because I am qualified by Education, Experience and I Care for & Value People First
Education
Master's in Gov & Legal Studies, BA in Telecom, Certified Trainer, Certified Grievance Handling
Occupational background
Civil/Human Rights Director
I would support maximizing state-approved property tax deductions and special deductions for seniors, leveraging utility assistance programs, monitoring energy suppliers for fair rates and environmental friendliness, and utilizing new housing development/housing re-development initiatives.
The State of Indiana should take an active lead role in making All Health/Mental Health Care Universal/Affordable- extending Medicare and Medicaid, giving incentives to companies that offer Healthcare, etc.
I am a proud product of Public Schools. Perhaps Indiana could use a weighted student funding formula that directs more resources to high-needs, low income, special needs students and English learning students, require charter/voucher schools to report performance metrics and how they use public funds, and if used in improper ways - misused funding would be redirected back to public schools and particularly high- needs. For improvement in outcomes, studies show that sufficient and sustained school funding with qualified, caring and paid well teachers - leads to better student outcomes.
Indiana could effectively improve public safety by having people to register for a gun permit, require a special permit with a mental health check for military style guns, have more accountability for officers who cross outside the line of serving and protecting, have civilian oversight boards to help build and rebuild trust along with more community friendly programs led by officers
Indiana should pursue, for Madison/Hamilton County, enhanced Quality of Place amenities to attract and retain residents, focus on high wage jobs, skill trades careers, technical services, finance, insurance, professional and scientific jobs, and align workforce training with local business needs. - No data centers because they are driving up utility costs and environmental pollution. Re-purpose vacant buildings. - Indiana's energy approach is being led by the 21st Century Energy Policy Development Task Force and its five pillars are: Reliability, Resilience, Stability, Affordability and Environmental sustainability. OED and IURC are regulatory bodies and should continue to work with this task force.
As a Civil/Human Rights Director and new State Senator, if I could only pass one piece of major legislation, it eould be a Comprehensive Housing Affordability & Utility Reduction Act to include - housing that is income rate vs market rate and t in homes, duplexes, re-purposed schools, etc. - which makes housing affordable, increase financial incentives, tax credits, land banking, encourage employers to invest in housing, an escrow account for tenants to make rental payments while landlords repair serious housing issues that deem housing units dangerous/unlivable; a registry for landlords; eviction records should be confidential until a final judgment is made to prevent unfair blacklisting. Indiana could eliminate the tax on utilities to help lower costs and adopt performance based ratemaking.
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