The state legislature should do more to pay our teaches more money. This will ensure that we get the most qualified and dedicated teachers who can improve our education system.

I think it should be left up to each county make the decision however, the state legislature should make sure our state is not overly saturated with data centers. Protect our state!

As an independent candidate, I would like each party to pass more bipartisan bills to help more Tennessean.

I understand it's important to attract companies to move to Tennessee. It should benefit Tennessean not hurt them and by higher prices on almost everything, pretty soon it's going to be hard to live here or stay here.

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The State should be auditing the performance and success of each student, teacher, and school. All curriculum should be focused and establishing basic skills in the early years to establish a firm foundation upon which to build. A return to basics and reintroducing advanced courses such as American History, State History, Economics, Problems in American Democracy, etc. All other non-essential courses and subjects should be removed. Teachers should not be teaching any personal or political agenda. Schools are for educating children to produce logical, critical thinking, productive members of society.

No data centers near animal sanctuaries, zoos, shelters, or habitats. No centers in neighborhoods, or anywhere that pollutes or disturbs our natural environment and/or peoples. There needs to be more information and studies regarding these data centers and what impact these centers have. I understand that there is speculation that these centers would be best situated in space where the temperature is more conducive to their function and thereby eliminate any negative impact to people, animals, or environment, The primary job of the Legislature is to execute the will of the People and to keep all of our People safe while protecting and preserving our State.

Introduce legislation that: Protects established neighborhoods Preserves natural habitats Increases and establishes severe punishments for those convicted of animal cruelty No state income or property tax Cap/eliminate the property tax Property tax can only be assessed for the amount paid for the home/property Mandatory jail time and no bail for those suspected/convicted of crimes against women, children or trafficking and no parole for violent offenders convicted of these crimes.

Lower costs and increase wages through better education and employment opportunities. Increase supply. Support Tennessee businesses. Cut/cap taxes.