Candidate for Michigan House of Representatives - District 64 in 2026 Michigan General Election.
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Get StartedLaw enforcement should be focused on enforcing the violation of laws. This is why I helped develop a Quick Response Team model, which serves Port Huron, Yale, St. Clair, and Marysville, known as MORT (Mobile Overdose Response Team). This program pairs a local officer with peer recovery coaches, and has expanded to include a mental health counselor as a co-responder. MORT responds post overdose or to mental health crises. Programs like these and Crisis Intervention Teams help police focus on policing and allows other professionals to deal with behavioral health crises. These programs need to be expanded in order to keep our citizens safe and treated compassionately and effectively. Learn more
The protection of the Great Lakes from Line 5 is paramount. We need to strengthen our actions against invasive species. I will be a continued voice against nuclear waste storage near our waterways. Additionally, Michigan must be proactive in studying the ongoing impact of our diminishing ice cover – both on our marine species and our winter tourism revenue. Learn more
Michigan needs to promote clean energy alternatives such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric. At the same time, Michigan must work to avoid foolheartedly overstepping local community desires. Michigan must monitor large corporations like Consumers Energy as they move to sell off their privately held hydroelectric dams to make sure that future owners are capable and reputable to avoid incidents like that of the Sanford Dam. Learn more
I am a supporter of lawful and responsible gun ownership. With many new laws in Michigan I believe that the enforcement of these laws must be consistent and fair. We must also assess the effectiveness of current gun legislation and continue to adjust as necessary. Michigan needs to revisit the penalties for the misuse of a firearm in order to continue to deter gun related incidents. Learn more
I feel that all competent adult individuals should have a say in their own medical care. This includes personal choice in immunizations, expanded access of Right to Try interventions, allowing medical aid in dying, and refusal of treatment. Learn more
Michigan has a crisis in relation to access to quality care for individuals with a mental illness or substance use disorder. As a person who has lived with both and has worked as a behavioral health professional for over 10 years, I have intimate knowledge of how our system is broken and believe in innovative and evidence-based reform of the behavioral health system. Learn more
We need to look past the old-fashioned view of stigma against psychedelics. These substances have been shown to reduce symptoms of PTSD, Generalized Anxiety, Opioid Use Disorder, and a myriad of other mental impairments. Legalizing the use of safe psychedelics and entheogens for clinical application is necessary and supported by clinical research. If SB 0499 dies in committee, I will move to re-introduce it in the House. Learn more
Michigan boasts it’s many bicycle trails such as the Iron Belle, Great Lake to Lake, and Bay to Bridge. However, several stretches of these trails run along deadly state highways or along “stroads” that don’t promote safe pedestrian access and divide neighborhoods. I believe Michigan must look at promoting the evidence-based recommendations of organizations like Strong Towns that can support healthy living with economic growth. Michigan must move away from it’s car-centric infrastructure and increase walkable and bikeable cities that promote healthier and safer living. Learn more
Every year Michigan rolls out the orange barrels of fun. We need to begin to abandon the costly never-ending repairs of our highway systems for more economical and environmentally friendly mass transit options. We need to begin work to build the Coast to Coast Corridor rail line and promote the federal High Speed Rail Act. Learn more
I support the expansion of Syringe Service Programs and the protections of those who utilize them and work or volunteer at these sites. These programs save lives and reduce chronic illness, both improving quality of life and reducing healthcare spending. I believe in expanded access to free naloxone Learn more
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