Currently holds the office of West Virginia House of Delegates - District 79 until December 1, 2026.
Candidate for West Virginia House of Delegates - District 79 in 2026 West Virginia Primary Election.
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Get StartedEvery person deserves the freedom to create the family they want. But that's only possible with access to a full range of reproductive healthcare options, including birth control and safe abortion. You are the expert on your own life, so you should have the power to decide what's best for you, your family, and your future. Learn more
The fentanyl and prescription drug epidemic hurts our families, our community, and our workforce. While I support additional funding for law enforcement, we can’t simply arrest our way out of this problem. We also need to invest in treatment, with a recognition of the frequent links between addiction and mental illness, as well as the expansion of our drug courts. Creating well-paying jobs and improving access to health care will also help address this crisis. Learn more
We need to experiment with a variety of approaches to create jobs that build upon our strengths and our natural assets. Small businesses and entrepreneurs will play a large role in growing middle-class wages. With solid state policies, new energy opportunities will grow significantly in the future for solar, wind, energy efficiency, and traditional energy sources. Our high-technology, tourism, and agriculture sectors are also poised to grow and create jobs. Learn more
Investment in education is an investment in our future. It provides West Virginians with the skills needed for the modern workforce, trains a new generation of innovators, and makes our communities attractive for corporate investments. Learn more
Our teachers and school service personnel deserve pay increases so that we can compete with neighboring states and keep them in West Virginia. Also, stable funding for WVU and other public schools will keep tuition and college debt down and strengthen our local economy. Learn more
Clean water and clean air are required not just for a healthy environment, but also to attract businesses that will grow the economy. Learn more
Serious accidents or illnesses can happen to anyone, but all West Virginians should have access to high quality, affordable health care. Learn more
High-speed internet, well-paved roads, sidewalks, parks, and a thriving arts community are all important for making Monongalia County a place that businesses and residents are proud to call home. Learn more
We need additional state funding to address our traffic and infrastructure needs. These investments are critical not only for attracting the high-technology, high-wage jobs of the future, but also for supporting and growing the businesses and industries that are already here. Learn more
I oppose so-called “right-to-work” legislation, because studies consistently show that workers in such states earn less, rely more on public assistance, and have more injuries on the job. Learn more
I support common-sense policies to support and grow the middle class and to address growing income inequality. That’s why I favor increasing the minimum wage to a living wage so that working people can earn a living without depending on welfare. Learn more
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