Training and Experience
Parts specialist at Fyda Freightliner/ president at Somali chamber of commerce
Volunteer/Community Service
Volunteer at Abubakar as Sadiq Islamic center
My legislative priorities, if elected, include advocating for comprehensive education reforms, providing steadfast support to local businesses, and enhancing infrastructure to ensure the overall well-being and prosperity of our community. I strongly believe that education forms the bedrock of a resilient and vibrant society. I am committed to ensuring our schools have the necessary resources for delivering quality education to every student. Additionally, recognizing local businesses as the economic backbone, I will strive to foster an environment conducive to their growth and success. Lastly, prioritizing infrastructure improvements, I aim to enhance the safety, accessibility, and connectivity of our community.
I support policies that ensure fair and secure elections, like voter ID requirements. I also advocate for measures to streamline the voting process while maintaining its integrity. Let's focus on making voting accessible and safeguarding its credibility.
To boost Ohio's economy, I propose cutting red tape for businesses, offering tax incentives to attract companies, and investing in workforce development programs. Prioritizing a business-friendly environment will lead to job growth and economic prosperity for our state.
In Ohio, I aim to enhance K-12 education by supporting local control, empowering parents, and investing in teacher training. For higher education, I advocate for affordable options and partnerships with industries to align education with job market needs, ensuring our students are well-prepared for the workforce.
The state should support local governments when it aligns with limited government principles, promotes economic growth, and ensures individual liberties. Checking local governments is necessary to maintain fiscal responsibility and prevent overreach that could hinder personal freedoms.
I believe in market-driven solutions for healthcare, fostering competition among providers to lower costs. Access to quality care is crucial, but we should prioritize personal choice and avoid excessive government intervention in healthcare decisions.
I prioritize balanced environmental policies that support economic growth. I believe in responsible natural resource management, promoting innovation, and fostering a strong economy without compromising our environmental stewardship.
In my view, the government should focus on creating equal opportunities for all individuals, fostering a fair environment. It's essential to address discrimination, but I believe in limited government intervention, letting businesses and communities tackle these issues locally. Collaboration is key to building a more inclusive society.
Training and Experience
Lawyer - 1997 - present; Village of Ashville Council Member - three terms, President pro tem - two terms
Volunteer/Community Service
Nationwide Childrens Hospital - Development Board, Forward Together Columbus, National Hall of Fame for Persons with Disabilities, Visit Grove City
The economy, education and safety. Ohio needs to continue to streamline taxes and provide tax benefits to foster economic development. Reducing the CAT tax and streamlining the number of tax brackets will help to foster economic growth. The continued development of the All Ohio Future Fund will also help these efforts, We need to continue to develop incentives for businesses to relocate/stay in Ohio. In terms of education, schools need to be fully and fairly funded and families should continue to have the choice of where to spend their tax dollars educating their children.
Districts should be fairly and independently drawn. I favor bi-partisan commissions involving citizens and politicians to establish fair and proper districts. Elections also need to secure. I favor early voting/mail-in voting with proper safeguards. Ohio is fortunate to have minimal voter fraud. It is in everyone's best interest to maintain policies which ensure fair elections.
Primarily through tax incentives. The All Ohio Future Fund is a good tool. Similar legislation should be enacted. Tax incentives for businesses and common sense regulations needs to be in place to encourage large and small businesses to grow.
Fair funding for schools and choice for parents. As stated, parents should have the right to direct their tax dollars where they would like in terms of educating their children. Teacher salaries were raised to 35k. Teachers need to be appropriately compensated to attract/maintain good schools. Support of early childhood programs needs to continue to ensure kids are ready to start learning in kindergarten.
Local governments should be supported. Typically local knows best. However, not at the cost of economic development. Local regulations should not hinder appropriate economic development opportunities.
Ohio needs to properly manage Medicaid to ensure its efficient and fair utilization.
We need to be good stewards of the environment/natural resources. Common sense regulations and tax incentives which foster economic growth and promote protection of the environment are critical.
Government needs to lead through enforcing/enacting anti-discrimination laws/policies.
