Training and Experience
I bring nearly three decades of experience as a small business owner, along with service as a former elected official at both the state and local level. I have also worked in classrooms as a substitute teacher, giving me a practical understanding of how decisions affect families, schools, and local communities.
Volunteer/Community Service
I have spent years working in and serving my community through education, small business development, and local food initiatives. I believe public service starts with being present, listening to people, and working together to strengthen our neighbor
Voting should be accessible, secure, and trusted by everyone. People should feel confident that their vote counts and that the process is fair. I support maintaining strong early voting options, making sure communities have enough polling locations, and improving voter education so people clearly understand when, where, and how to vote. When people trust the process and understand how it works, participation increases and our democracy becomes stronger.
Ohio’s tax system should be fair and predictable, especially for working families and small businesses. People who work hard or take the risk of starting a business should have the opportunity to grow and succeed. At the same time, we must make sure communities have the resources needed for strong schools, safe neighborhoods, and reliable infrastructure. A balanced approach helps communities grow while protecting the services families depend on
Families across Ohio are feeling the pressure of rising costs. Housing, groceries, utilities, and healthcare have all become more expensive. We need policies that strengthen local economies, support small businesses, and expand access to affordable housing. When communities have strong local businesses and good-paying jobs, families have a better chance to keep up with rising costs and build financial stability.
One thing you see clearly when spending time in classrooms is how much teachers and students are managing every day. Educators are working hard to support students, but schools need the resources and stability to help them succeed. Strong public schools are the foundation of strong communities. We also need to strengthen pathways after high school through apprenticeships, community colleges, and career training so students have real opportunities to enter the workforce and build a future.
My approach is to work from the middle. Too often today everything is divided into left and right, and that kind of division makes it harder to get things done for the people we represent. I consider myself a moderate Democrat who believes progress happens when people are willing to work together and listen to different perspectives. If we focus on practical solutions instead of political labels, we can work across the aisle and deliver results for our communities.
Training and Experience
Retired police officer for 25 years
Volunteer/Community Service
On the Bd of Bessies Angels, bd of Hough community land trust, life member NAACP, member NCNW
Currently the voting process is too complicated, voting is a right. I would simplify the voting process.
First the elimination of property taxes in regards to our public education.
Wages for middle class and working class are not enough to keep up with current living expenses. Therefore the wage system in Ohio must be adjusted to take into account this reality
My priorities for K-12 elimination of property taxes so that schools systems don’t have to return to tax levies throughout the state.
We are all human beings we will have disagreements, it is not us vs them. I would promote and consensus by trying to understand the problem using our community and our families.
Volunteer/Community Service
Ward leader, Democratic Ward Club President, elected precinct member and elected executive precinct member
Add more drop boxes, return 4day grace period for mail in ballots, automatic registration
Fair Share, sponsor legislation that would ensure large corporations pay their fair share
Raise the minimum wage to a livable wage. Minimum wage has not kept up with the rate of inflation since 1968. If so it would be over $25 an hour. Which is how the wealth gap was created between corporations and working people. Corporations pass their inflation cost to the workers by not giving proper raises.
Pilot Program, PAY IN LUE OF TAXES for large nonprofit organizations like Case Western Reserve, Cleveland Clinic and University Hospital. Proper funding for public schools by the state. Address for profit schools operated by greedy corporations like Accel Charter Chain.
Sponsoring legislation that works for everyone and not just a select few.
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