The Indiana House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the Indiana General Assembly. Alongside the Indiana State Senate, it forms the legislative branch of the Indiana state government and works alongside the governor of Indiana to create laws and establish a state budget. Legislative authority and responsibilities of the Indiana House of Representatives include passing bills on public policy matters, setting levels for state spending, raising, and lowering taxes, and voting to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes.
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Bridges for D11
Campaign Phone Number
815-295-3120
Years in an elected position
0
Worker Rights
Education
Cost of Living
I have been an active member of my community my whole life. I am also a current AP Government teacher and have been teaching in public schools for the past five years. I have a master’s degree in political science and have spent a lot of time helping my students get registered and become politically active, no matter their political ideology.
Anyone who has ever had a job knows you’re not perfect at first. I won’t be either. But I promise I will work my butt off to be the best I can be.
I’m not entirely sure what the question is specifically asking, but I think it’s about how to handle limited funding in areas that matter to my constituents. With a smaller budget, one of the most important things is to use technology wisely. For example, being active on social media can help spread information quickly and reach more people without spending a lot of money. I would also focus on making processes more efficient, so we can provide accurate services without wasting resources. Staying organized, using technology, and keeping communication clear are all ways to maintain quality even when funds are tight
The man I am running against does not hold town halls. He gives very little feedback to the people he represents. He is not on social media at all.
My goal is to be active on all social media and also hold town halls where people can ask me questions about my voting record. I won’t just hold them during election years. I will hold them as often as I can, every year. I can’t promise they will be monthly, but I will make sure they happen often enough for people to get the answers they deserve. A democracy is all about accountability and accessibility.
I believe the cost of utilities is hurting Hoosiers the most right now. We need to push laws that keep costs low for water, electricity, and other basic services.
For example, we should pass laws that regulate transportation costs that get added to utility bills. We need to control when and how utility companies can raise their prices. We should also require legislative approval for people appointed to the IURC.
As a candidate for office, but most importantly as a father, I believe Indiana should work for working families, and right now, it doesn’t.
Indiana’s childcare system is falling apart. Since voucher reimbursement rates were cut last fall, more than 200 childcare programs have closed. If we want Indiana’s economy to work, childcare has to work. When parents can’t find care, jobs go unfilled.
Indiana has a revenue surplus, yet we continue to underinvest in children and families. Studies show our state loses $4.2 billion every year because our childcare system does not meet the needs.
As a candidate, I will push for universal, statewide childcare. I will fight for school districts to offer childcare through state-funded preschool programs.
