State Representative, District 6
What areas of public policy are you passionate about and why?
What is your top priority for legislative action in 2027? Briefly discuss how you would address this priority.
Age
72
Public elected offices held
La Plata Board of Aldermen
Highest post-secondary educ
Ed.S.
Occupation
U.S. Army Officer and Missouri Educator, retired; ordained clergy
1) I'm passionate about ensuring honest government oversight and absolute financial integrity. Why-It's lacking. 2) I'm passionate about education- an Educator at heart- Teacher- Principal- Superintendent. Why- Our kids and schools are at risk. 3) I'm passionate about D6 loss of GDP and low weekly per capita income vs. the rest of the state. Why- We've been left behind.
Education. I will forcefully advocate to fully fund the education foundation formula, protect higher education funding and expand, diversify and innovate vocational education opportunities. I plan to serve on the Education committee and attend other hearings to be the strongest advocate possible.
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Age
69
Highest post-secondary educ
B.A., Kent State University, communications
Occupation
Department of Defense, retired
I have two areas. First, veterans - their rights, benefits and health care. There is no reason a veteran should be homeless or hungry. I am a veteran and I understand what they have faced. Second is quality of education. Personally, I would like to see parents that want to home school their children take a qualifying test beforehand.
I would introduce legislation to require home school instructors to pass a 9th grade proficiency test. Second, I would seek funding for homeless or warming shelters in smaller towns and cities.
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