Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Kentucky 6th Congressional District in 2026 Kentucky General Election.
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Get StartedEnhance awareness and education: Increase awareness of available VA benefits, and provide comprehensive information about these benefits to service members before they leave the military. Learn more
Prioritize strategic spending: Evaluate current defense spending and prioritize programs that are most essential for maintaining a strong and effective military. Learn more
Improve efficiency and reduce waste: Streamline processes, eliminate redundancies, and increase oversight to reduce waste and ensure that defense resources are used efficiently. Learn more
Reduce wait times: Implement measures to decrease wait times for appointments with VA healthcare providers and for processing benefit applications, making it easier for veterans to access the care they need. Learn more
Modernize technology and equipment: Invest in research and development to maintain a technological edge, and upgrade equipment to ensure the military is well-prepared to face modern threats. Learn more
Expand mental health resources: Provide comprehensive mental health services and support for veterans, including those who have experienced emotional trauma during their military service. Learn more
Offer housing and employment assistance: Help veterans transition to civilian life by providing resources for housing and job placement, as well as education opportunities to acquire new skills. By addressing these key areas, the US government can better fulfill its commitment to care for military veterans and ensure that they receive the support they deserve. Learn more
Foster international cooperation: Work closely with allies and partners to share resources, intelligence, and coordinate defense strategies, reducing the burden on the US military. By focusing on strategic spending, modernization, efficiency, and international cooperation, the US can maintain a strong and effective national defense while minimizing unnecessary costs and waste. Learn more
Target the supply chain: Strengthen law enforcement efforts to disrupt drug trafficking networks and reduce the availability of illicit drugs, while also regulating the prescription of opioids and other potentially addictive medications. Learn more
Decriminalize drug addiction: Treat drug addiction as a public health issue rather than a criminal one, focusing on rehabilitation instead of incarceration. Learn more
Increase funding for prevention: Allocate more resources to drug prevention programs that focus on education, community support, and early intervention to reduce substance abuse before it begins. Learn more
Expand access to treatment: Increase funding for evidence-based treatment programs, including medication-assisted treatment, behavioral therapies, and harm reduction services, to help those struggling with addiction. Learn more
Boost Farmer Power with Co-Ops.Local control, real savings. Learn more
Fertilizer Production: Bring it home. Slash costs, cut foreign dependence. Learn more
Pass the 2026 Farm Bill: No Red Tape Fight to finish what’s started and lock in long-term support for Kentucky farms. Learn more
Support Market Access: Connect farmers with existing programs and organizations to improve their marketing and sales strategies, thereby promoting access to world markets at low or no cost to the government. Learn more
Encourage local innovation: Foster an environment where states and local districts can experiment with new educational approaches that best fit the needs of their students and communities. Learn more
Revise federal education policies: Reevaluate and modify federal policies, such as No Child Left Behind and Race to the Top, to give states and local school districts more autonomy in decision-making and implementation. Learn more
Increase community involvement: Strengthen the role of parents, educators, and local stakeholders in shaping education policies, fostering greater collaboration and accountability at the local level. Learn more
Reduce federal funding dependence: Restructure funding mechanisms to reduce the dependence of local school districts on federal grants, which often come with strict guidelines and requirements. Learn more
Reverse the course: On tariffs and other economically restrictive measures. Congress needs to assert itself on behalf of farmers if we are to avoid a widespread collapse of American agriculture and our rural communities. Learn more
Break the cycle: Stop career politicians prioritizing re-election over problem-solving. Learn more
Accountability: Restores accountability by preventing long-term consolidation of power. Learn more
New People: Opens Congress to fresh perspectives and reduces entrenched partisanship. Learn more
Eliminate the Middle Man: Create a federal agency responsible for administering the healthcare system, processing claims, and disbursing payments to healthcare providers. Learn more
Phase-in implementation: Gradually roll out the healthcare system, allowing individuals to transition from their current insurance plans and providing time for healthcare providers to adjust to the new system. Learn more
Enact supporting legislation: Pass legislation that establishes the healthcare system, outlines its funding mechanisms, and addresses any necessary changes to existing healthcare laws and regulations. Learn more
Develop a comprehensive plan: Design a single-payer healthcare system that covers essential medical services, such as preventive care, hospitalization, prescription drugs, and long-term care, with clear eligibility criteria and benefits. Private / Government / or a Hybrid single payer system. Learn more
Strengthen border security: Enhance border security measures while ensuring that human rights are protected, and asylum seekers are given due process. By implementing these steps, the US can work towards a more equitable and efficient immigration system that respects the rights of immigrants, supports the needs of the economy, and maintains national security. Learn more
Reform the current system: Streamline the immigration process by reducing bureaucratic red tape, simplifying application procedures, and providing clear guidelines for applicants. Learn more
Create a path to citizenship: Establish a fair and accessible process for undocumented immigrants who meet certain criteria to gain legal status and, eventually, citizenship. Learn more
Increase legal immigration opportunities: Expand visa programs for skilled workers, students, and family members of US citizens, enabling more people to enter the country legally. Learn more
Resources: Kentucky should require data centers to install solar/ battery storage/ Closed loop cooling / enact AI data process controls to allow data centers to act as a virtual battery systems enhancing our grid. Learn more
Rural Broadband: Expand for Smarter Farming. Power tech that boosts yields and efficiency. Learn more
Local Control: Kentucky should protect local control over data center development. Decisions about these large-scale projects must rest with the community, if local citizens and officials say no, then the answer should be no. Learn more
Fair Tax Burden: Data centers get massive tax incentives, but they strain local infrastructure, roads, power, water. If they’re going to operate here, they should pay their fair share to maintain the communities they impact. Learn more
Regulation: We need a temporary short-term moratorium to allow for statewide evaluation of water use and utility rate impacts, with public hearings to ensure transparency. Learn more
We need federal controls and a plan nationwide/ statewide/community wide! Learn more
Increase Transparency and Accountability: Requiring large corporations to disclose the percentage of their workforce on government assistance could create public pressure for improved pay and benefits. Learn more
Implement Employer Penalties/Taxes: One proposed legislative solution is the "Stop Bad Employers by Zeroing Out Subsidies", which would impose a tax on large corporations equivalent to 100% of the government benefits (such as food stamps or Medicaid) their full-time employees receive. Learn more
Expand access to benefits: Ensure that workers have access to benefits, such as healthcare, paid sick leave, and retirement savings plans, to improve their financial security. Learn more
Raise the minimum wage: Increase the federal minimum wage to a level that reflects the cost of living in different regions, and index it to inflation to ensure it keeps pace with rising costs. Learn more
Strengthen Worker Bargaining Power: Promoting policies that protect and strengthen workers' rights to organize and bargain collectively can enable employees to negotiate for better pay, benefits, and working conditions without relying on government intervention for every standard. Learn more
Strengthen worker protections: Enforce existing labor laws, such as overtime pay and worker safety regulations, and enact new policies to protect workers from exploitation and wage theft. Learn more
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