My background in local government gives me a practical understanding of how policy decisions play out in people's daily lives. As an Administrative Services Manager for the City of Overland Park, I work across budgeting, operations, and community services, the kind of unglamorous work that actually keeps government functioning. I'm also President of the Kansas Young Democrats and hold graduate training in public administration, so I understand both the political landscape and the policy mechanics. I'm a lifelong District 22 resident who knows this community and is committed to fighting for it.

Kansas's three most pressing issues are healthcare access, public education funding, and economic opportunity. Nearly 150,000 Kansans remain uninsured because the legislature has repeatedly refused to expand Medicaid. I'll fight to change that. Our school finance formula expires in 2027, and we need legislators committed to fully funding it, closing special education reimbursement gaps, and keeping great teachers in Kansas classrooms. On economic development, Kansas needs a competitive business environment built on strong infrastructure, a skilled workforce, and communities empowered to grow. These aren't partisan issues, they're the foundation of a state that works for everyone.

Transparency should be a baseline expectation, not an afterthought. I'd support requiring adequate public notice before committee hearings, publishing plain-language bill summaries, and making the legislative calendar more accessible to ordinary Kansans who can't afford to watch Topeka full-time. The "Gut and Go" process undermines democratic accountability and should be severely restricted. Legislators and the public deserve time to read and respond to what's actually being voted on. Good policy doesn't need to be rushed through in the dark.

I believe every eligible Kansan should be able to cast a ballot without unnecessary barriers. I'd support modernizing our election systems, including automatic voter registration, expanded early voting options, and ensuring polling places are accessible and adequately staffed. Kansas has seen laws passed in recent years that make voting harder without evidence of widespread fraud, and that's the wrong direction. Elections should be decided by voters, not by who can navigate the most obstacles. I'd also support measures that increase transparency and public confidence in how elections are administered.