Candidate for Michigan House of Representatives - District 56 in 2026 Michigan Primary Election.
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Get StartedThe legislature should not relitigate settled law or turn abortion into a constant political weapon. The focus should be on supporting women and families through access to healthcare, prenatal and maternal care, adoption services, and policies that help parents raise healthy children. Lansing should focus on the issues families are asking their representatives to fix, like the cost of living, education, and public safety. Learn more
Public safety starts with enforcing the law and supporting law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line. At the same time, accountability, transparency, and strong community relationships are essential for lasting safety. Michigan should invest in mental health response options, addiction treatment, and prevention programs that reduce repeat offenses. Safe neighborhoods are the foundation of strong communities and local economies. Learn more
State policy should reduce unnecessary regulations, simplify compliance, and make it easier for entrepreneurs to grow and hire locally. Michigan should support workforce development, expand access to capital for small and minority-owned businesses, and ensure that government does not favor large corporations over local employers. When small businesses succeed, communities thrive. Learn more
Rising housing costs, taxes, and everyday expenses are putting pressure on working families and seniors. Michigan should encourage responsible housing development, streamline outdated regulations, and review policies that unnecessarily drive up prices. Targeted tax relief for working families and seniors can help people keep more of what they earn. Michigan should be a place where young people can afford to stay, not a state they are forced to leave. Learn more
Education should prepare students for success in college, careers, and life. Michigan must strengthen public schools, protect and expand honors and advanced academic programs, and invest in career and technical education that leads to good-paying jobs. Parents and teachers deserve a real voice, and decisions should stay local rather than being dictated by Lansing. Excellence, opportunity, and accountability should guide education policy. Learn more
Michigan should focus on enforcing existing laws, keeping firearms out of the hands of violent offenders, and improving school safety through practical measures like secure facilities, threat-assessment teams, mental health support, and coordination with local law enforcement. School safety should be about prevention, preparedness, and common sense, not partisan politics. Learn more
Immigration laws should be upheld, but enforced in a humane and responsible way that respects constitutional rights and human dignity. Law-abiding citizens and legal residents should not feel terrorized in their own communities, and enforcement should never impede First Amendment rights or lawful civic activity. Michigan’s focus should be on public safety, legal pathways, and common-sense reforms that support families, employers, and the rule of law without unnecessary fear or political theatrics. Learn more
Roads and infrastructure should be built to last, not endlessly patched with taxpayer dollars. Michigan must prioritize long-term quality over short-term fixes by using durable materials, competitive bidding, and strong contractor accountability. Infrastructure funding should be transparent, with clear benchmarks so residents can see progress and results. Smart planning, not political games, is how Michigan finally fixes its roads. Learn more
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