VOTE411 Voter Guide

Infrastructure / Roads / Growth / Conservation / Regulatory Reform / Healthcare Access. Committees: Government Efficiency, Labor and Commerce, MMM, Regulations and Admin

I support the current efforts in the state house to drop our income tax down to zero without shifting the burden to higher property taxes and reduce crucial services. Close to 100,000 people are moving to SC each year broadening the tax base. We must capitalize on this. The balance can be achieved through smart contracting, synergies that come with rapid growth, consolidation of services, fiscal accountability within government agencies, and using technology to reduce costs. Growth is our advantage. As population and the economy expand, revenues rise, and taxpayers should feel the relief.

But relief is being eaten up by over 84,000 regulations costly, outdated rules we can’t afford. We need a full overhaul, cut the waste, and stop paying to enforce bureaucracy that adds no value.

Lastly, I believe that all properties should not be reassessed for a higher value until the property exchanges hands. No more penalizing our citizens for an unrealized gain in an unfair property reassessment.

The citizens I represent are the board of directors. You ensure the views and needs are being represented by staying close to the constituency. This is done with regular and predictable communication both coming from my office and from the voters. We report, reflect, listen, learn, and act.

I support South Carolina’s ESA program because it flips the model to students first, not systems. This isn’t “public vs. private” in my mind, that’s the wrong debate. This is about independent education and giving families real options especially those who’ve been stuck without them. However, like any dollars that come from public coffers or a lottery, results have to follow and these results are for both Public and Independent education.

Transparency with no exceptions. Every dollar should be trackable. Parents deserve to know where the money goes and what they’re getting in return.

Measure what matters. We don’t need more bureaucracy, we need real outcomes. Use clear, comparable academic benchmarks to show progress.

Set a high bar for providers. If you want access to public funds, you meet basic standards—safety, financial integrity, and quality just like we do in healthcare.

Audit the system. Independent reviews to make sure funds are used the right way. No gray areas.

Let parents decide. If a school isn’t delivering, families walk. That’s real accountability, and it works faster than any government process.

At the end of the day I believe that when you invest in students and outcomes not systems and bureaucracy. Done right, school scholarships can drive innovation and outcomes. and raise the standard for everyone.

To keep and even lower rates I would again start with outdated regulatory hurdles that could be trimmed or omitted without compromising safety. Permitting also takes time which draws out construction costs, so governments must be on the clock to provide proper permitting and safety studies. We must invest in all forms of both renewable and contemporary energy sources as to not be overly reliant on one single source. Data Centers must pay their own way for electricity needs and infrastructure.

I believe two major issues affecting District 115 are a lack of infrastructure funding and high living costs.

To address the lack of infrastructure funding, I will collaborate with leaders from both parties at the state, county, and municipal levels to develop improvement plans that benefit all constituents. Together, we will advocate at the state level to secure the necessary funding for these improvements. We also need an organized coalition to ensure that a majority of the tax revenue from the Charleston area is being utilized to enhance our community, rather than being allocated to other parts of the state.

To tackle the high cost of living, my first goal for practical legislation that assists working and middle-class families in South Carolina in making ends meet. One essential piece of legislation is providing 4K programs in all elementary schools across the state. Young families are often paying $400 or more per week for daycare. Implementing 4K would offer these families affordable childcare while also enhancing their children's ability to succeed in school and in life.

I am highly interested in serving on the Judiciary Committee. As a general practice attorney and former prosecutor, I handle a variety of issues every day. I might work on a criminal case, a probate case, or a civil case on any given day, which has provided me with a unique perspective on the challenges that local businesses and constituents face. This experience gives me insight into how the law impacts South Carolinians on a day-to-day basis.

In my profession, I regularly communicate and collaborate with individuals from diverse backgrounds. These experiences will be invaluable when working with representatives from different communities and understanding the needs of various constituent groups in crafting new laws that impact everyday South Carolinians.

We must have a balanced budget that accounts for the government services needed by South Carolinians without hurting the middle- and lower-income residents and small businesses.

The State has many infrastructure issues and funding issues for teachers and first responders that need to be addressed. I would be against cutting income taxes on the highest earners without first addressing the needs of everyday South Carolinians.

The American Dream is becoming increasingly unattainable for my generation and those that follow. Twenty or thirty years ago, many people were able to buy their first home in their mid to late twenties. Today, however, first-time homebuyers are typically in their late thirties or early forties. Homeownership is one of the best ways to build wealth and secure a stable financial future. I will support legislation that assists first-time homebuyers. This legislation could take the form of a subsidy or a tax break, and I am committed to working with all interested parties to find reasonable solutions to the problem of home affordability for first-time buyers. I also support raising the cap on tax credits for affordable housing to give access to middle to low-income homeowners.

Even though property taxes are at the county and municipal level, I would support increasing the Homestead Exemption for homeowners over 65 years of age on their primary residence.

These proposals will ensure the middle class grows and help our long-time South Carolinians keep their homes.

I believe in equal rights for everyone, which is a founding principle of our country and state. We must remain civil with one another and acknowledge that everyone has a unique perspective.

With that in mind, I support women's reproductive rights and believe that decisions regarding these matters should be made between a woman and her doctor. Additionally, I do not think it is the government's place to interfere in who people love or choose to be with.

There are many important issues that require our attention, such as inadequate infrastructure funding and the need to pay our law enforcement officers and teachers a living wage, rather than getting caught up in cultural wars. We need to focus on these pressing issues instead of passing laws that marginalize individuals or infringe on their lives simply because they hold different perspectives or lifestyles.

As a product of both public schools and a publicly run charter school, I believe that most publicly run charter schools are excellent institutions that give community members greater control at the local level.

Regarding school vouchers for fully private schools, I think they divert funding from public schools and ultimately harm them. Most vouchers fail to cover even half the cost of tuition at private schools, effectively turning into a tax break for the wealthy while undermining public education for middle- and low-income students. We must ensure that all children receive a quality education, not just those from affluent families.

South Carolina is one of the top places to move to because of its people and natural beauty. We must do everything we can to protect South Carolina's natural habitats for future generations. These habitats are also a key reason why we attract tourism. Therefore, any new energy development must prioritize conservation and the environment.

Additionally, South Carolinians should not have to endure increased utility rates to support big businesses and data centers. If these companies want to move to South Carolina and receive significant tax breaks, they should be required to contribute to energy development, as most of the resources will be directed toward their facilities.

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