Like most of you, I am an average citizen. I was raised on a farm and I've lived in LaPorte and LaPorte County all of my life. I am married and raised a family here.
I attended Purdue North Central with a major in political science and psychology and a minor in history.
Prior to retirement, I worked in business, most recently as an account executive for a mortgage company and in the claims department of a national insurance company.
After retirement, I returned to work in banking customer service, and currently, durable medical equipment.
In my life, I have worked in factories, gas stations, restaurants, and even dug ditches. I've succeeded, made mistakes, failed and seen life from many different perspectives.
I can represent all, not just some, of the residents of District 20.
Homelessness is a concern, but it needs to be managed safely. The state could establish loan guarantees to help non-profits like Housing Opportunities secure multi-family properties for the homeless, subject to zoning restrictions. These include out of business hotel properties not in residential neighborhoods, for example. Tunnel 2 Towers is doing just that for homeless veterans including those with PTSD.
Birth control decisions should be left to the individual. However, I believe parents have the right to know if their child is using or being advised to use birth control. Parents can then try to influence a minor to abstain, however if the child does not, at least there won't be an unwanted pregnancy.
I do not consider abortion as a method of birth control. I also believe abortions should be very limited beyond 12-16 weeks.
From what I am seeing in government and our society, I am not sure there exists a non -partisan. However, ideally, if it could be guaranteed, I would agree.
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