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Training and Experience
Director of Substance Use Prevention Services, Ohio Certified Prevention Consultant, Licensed Social Worker, Certification in Geriatric Social Work, Medical Social Work
Volunteer/Community Service
Tuscarawas County Addiction Task Force, Youth Substance Use Prevention Coalition, Tuscarawas County Family & Children First Council, volunteer at community food bank
My priorities will include addressing Ohio's addiction and mental health crisis. I will champion legislation to prevent youth substance use, provide increased access to mental health and substance use treatment, and address the behavioral health workforce shortage. I will work to enhance substance use recovery support that will assist persons in early recovery transition successfully into contributing members of our communities. I will work to increase suicide prevention resources to prevent suicides across all populations in the state.
To enhance the safety, fairness and integrity of voting and election policy, I would support a multifaceted approach to ensure increased accessibility and security. I would support efforts to provide robust voter education, and outreach programs to increase citizen participation and involvement. I would support strengthening voter verification through enhanced ID laws, and address concerns related to mail-in voting. I would support addressing security concerns, with potential enhancements to the verification processes. I would support efforts to secure and regularly update voter registration rolls to ensure the eligibility of voters. I would support technological advancements to ensure both voter verification and secure transmission.
Government can invest in infrastructure projects like transportation and broadband, stimulating job creation. We can support small businesses, provide financial incentives, and simplify regulations to foster entrepreneurship and boost employment. We can support the creation of work force development programs to enhance local skills to align with industry needs. We can offer tax incentives for job creation and streamline regulations to create a business-friendly environment. We can support quality of life initiatives like tourism, entertainment, and recreation. We can support energy projects contributing to sustainability while creating employment opportunities.
My vision is an educational system that nurtures independent thought, develops diverse skills, empowers families, yields academic excellence, and ensures our students are prepared for future success. I would like to see a balanced curriculum that fosters academic knowledge, critical thinking, and practical skills, without promoting societal and social issues. I would like to see parental choice in schools to ensure their child’s individual needs are met. I would like to see local control in K-12 education that reduces federal intervention and promotes community-driven solutions. In higher education, I would like to see the protection of free speech, address the rising tuition costs, and a focus on vocational education.
The state should collaborate with local government in fostering fiscal responsibility, uniform regulation, efficient resource management, and a business-friendly environment. Collaboration is crucial around law enforcement, disaster response coordination, and alignment with state priorities. State oversight ensures public safety, effective emergency management, and adherence to broader state objectives. It is incumbent upon both the state and local government to safeguard individual rights and avoid duplicative efforts. The state must respect local autonomy while ensuring responsibility for the broader issues.
I support market-driven solutions to enhance our healthcare system. Prioritizing competition among providers and insurers is essential to reduce costs. Transparency, with clear, itemized costs, empowers patients in decision-making. I support both public and private options. Citizens should have the flexibility to choose plans based on personal needs. I support state flexibility and tort reform, aiming to foster innovation and reduce litigation. I support public health initiatives for preventive care and education. This comprehensive approach aims to empower individuals, foster competition, and balance public safety nets with private options in a market-oriented healthcare system.
I support limited government in environmental policy and natural resource management, favoring free-market solutions and private-sector innovation. Incentivizing environmental practices through tax credits is key. I support decentralizing regulatory authority to state and local levels, trusting communities to address unique environmental issues. Energy independence, prioritizing domestic production and technological advancements, is crucial. Investing in sustainable practices in forestry, mining, natural gas, and agriculture is essential. The overarching goal is to foster a robust economy while preserving the environment. I support incentives over heavy regulations.
I believe in limited government intervention, but I recognize the importance of enforcing existing anti-discrimination laws, including the Civil Rights Act. These laws play a crucial role in preventing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Similarly, supporting fair housing laws, such as the Fair Housing Act, ensuring equal access to housing opportunities. I believe we must strike a balance between individual liberties and upholding laws that promote equal treatment is essential to fostering a just and inclusive society.
