The Wyoming House of Representative is the lower house of the state legislature. Similar to the U.S. House of Representatives, they work with Senators to create laws, set the state budget, and determine state tax rates. State Representatives are elected to a two-year term with no term limits.
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I am a lifelong Wyomingite, born in Wheatland and raised in Cheyenne. My career centers on executive leadership and community advocacy. As CEO of the Cheyenne Animal Shelter and founder of Black Dog Animal Rescue, I manage large-scale operations, balance complex budgets, and build statewide coalitions. I hold a Master’s in Nonprofit Management and am a Certified Animal Welfare Administrator.
Appointed to the State Board of Veterinary Medicine, am experienced in statewide regulatory oversight. As past chair of the Wyoming Nonprofit Network and Leadership Cheyenne, and an alumnus of Leadership Wyoming, I possess deep community insights. I will bring this experience, integrity, and heart to my service in this new role.
I oppose the ballot initiative for a 50% property tax reduction. While relief for struggling homeowners is important, Wyoming taxes directly fund essential public services. State analysis shows the average resident receives over $13,000 annually in public benefits—far exceeding typical household tax contributions. Eroding this revenue threatens our community fabric.
If passed, the state must backfill the lost local revenue, but I firmly oppose implementing a sales tax to do so, as that would unfairly shift the tax burden onto everyday consumers. We must protect local funding without raising regressive taxes so our senior centers, emergency services, and care networks remain stable, keeping Wyoming a safe, supportive place to live
I do not support the sale or transfer of public lands. Our public lands are Wyoming’s greatest legacy, and responsibly managing them is critical to protecting our wildlife, preserving our heritage, and maintaining our thriving outdoor recreation and tourism industries. To ensure these lands are managed in the best interest of Wyomingites, the state must prioritize collaborative stewardship over privatization.
I strongly support Wyoming's public schools, community colleges, and the University of Wyoming. Our state constitution mandates a clear, sacred obligation to provide a thorough and adequately funded public education system for every child. I am firmly opposed to school vouchers or any mechanism that diverts public tax dollars to private schools.
To best serve our students, we must shift budget allocation and decision-making authority back to local school districts and away from top-down state control. Local boards and communities know their students' needs best. By fiercely protecting public funds and restoring local autonomy, we can ensure a high-quality education system that keeps Wyoming's youth and economy thriving.
I strongly believe that public funds must be used to provide a basic, robust social safety net for our citizens. Government’s role includes protecting basic civil liberties and investing in the health, well-being, and overall quality of life of the people it serves.
By strategically allocating public resources to social services, we strengthen our communities, support our most vulnerable populations—including children and seniors—and create a foundation where every Wyomingite has the opportunity to thrive. Investing in our people is a necessity for creating a future that serves everyone.
