Candidate for Iowa House of Representatives - District 66 in 2026 Iowa Primary Election.
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Get StartedAll Iowans deserve competent and dedicated legal representation. An overburdened legal system and a shortage of lawyers leads to increased wait-times and overuse of plea-deals often to the detriment of the accused. Learn more
All Iowans deserve equal protection and rights under Iowa law. Our state constitution and laws must be expanded to strengthen protections for the most vulnerable Iowans. Learn more
Iowans facing accusations deserve respect under the principle of 'assumed innocence' and, unless they are a flight risk or danger to themselves or others, should not be imprisoned while awaiting trial. Learn more
Iowa's corrections system focuses on punishment, this focus contributes to the high likelihood of reentry into the state prison systems. A shift toward rehabilitation would benefit all Iowans. Learn more
Alcohol and drug use in Iowa contributes to substantial legal and mental health issues. Iowa needs to increase educational materials on the misuse of substances and increase the number of rehabilitation centers to lower the recidivism rate. Learn more
Iowa’s businesses are struggling to find and maintain qualified staff. This shortage of qualified workers can be addressed by targeted investment in educational offerings at the secondary and post-secondary levels. By creating opportunities to meet the needs of Iowa's businesses and diversifying our economic sectors, Iowa can build its economy to be stronger than ever. Learn more
Iowa has been almost exclusively reliant on agriculture and agribusiness in creating and maintaining our state economy. This, coupled with national and international trends, has led Iowa to be among the worst-performing economies in the country. Agriculture should maintain its core economic status, but the Iowan economy needs to diversify! Through targeted investment in emerging markets, Iowa’s economy and the outcomes of its people can be greatly improved. Learn more
Chronic absenteeism and cellphone use have proven to be the greatest barriers to educational success in the last several years. By creating enforceable policies to keep students in their classroom and unplugged from social media, we can better serve our students and their future employers. Learn more
No Public Money for Private Schools Iowa's experiment with school vouchers has deprived the already struggling public school system of vital funding. This is exacerbated by a failure to properly adjust school funding to meet inflation. Learn more
Schools need additional staffing and funding to meet the diverse needs of Iowa's students and its workforce. Funding for additional staffing to meet these needs must be a priority to create pathways to success for students whose post-secondary plans align with the more traditional college-based approach and those that require alternative credentials and certificates. Learn more
Teachers and students need the freedom to explore all aspects of the human experience. By limiting discussions and access to literature on "divisive concepts," we are limiting the next generation. By lifting book bans and empowering educators, librarians, and school districts to curate an appropriate book collection, we respect educators of all kinds and our students. Learn more
Schools need additional staffing and funding to meet the diverse needs of Iowa's students and its workforce. Funding for additional staffing to meet these needs must be a priority to create pathways to success for students whose post-secondary plans align with the more traditional college-based approach and those that require alternative credentials and certificates. Learn more
Iowa's reliance on industrialized and modernized agricultural practices is leading to a decrease in water quality across the state. Reliance on chemical fertilizers and pesticides is leading to many environmental issues and adverse health concerns, like increased cancer rates. Learn more
Iowa is facing many issues relating to deteriorating air quality. Industrial, coal, agricultural, and transportation emissions are chief contributors that can be addressed at the state level. Investment in clean energy alternatives and more efficient manufacturing, machinery, and transportation options must be considered soon. Learn more
Iowa will rely on agriculture for as long as it sustains us. This is becoming increasingly difficult due to extended hot weather periods, higher average temperatures, less frequent but higher-volume rains, and shorter, warmer winters, which are limiting the future of Iowa agriculture. It is time to increase protections for this beautiful state. Learn more
Iowa's soil is losing its health. As the economic focus on corn and soybeans has increased, Iowa's soil has lost nutrients, and its natural resistance to erosion has declined. The over-cultivation and the abandonment of cover-crops and crop-rotation practices not only worsen the soil quality but also make our crops less nutritious. Learn more
Rural areas in Iowa struggle to meet the pediatric and other specialty needs of Iowans. Providing funding for smaller area hospitals will help meet the needs of Iowans. Increasing state contributions for Medicaid and Medicare will also help Iowans receive the healthcare they need. Learn more
Mental health resources, such as specialty care in Iowa, are not allocated to create access for all Iowans. Rural Iowans are being left behind. State investment can incentivize providers to deliver care to these far-flung communities and breathe new life into Iowa's rural areas. Learn more
As manufacturing faces turbulent markets and becomes increasingly automated, these lucrative jobs are disappearing. To address this, Iowa needs to make targeted investments in emerging sectors and services to better provide opportunities for employment. Learn more
Iowa’s cost of living, like the rest of the nation, is increasing at an alarming rate. By creating a more equitable tax system in Iowa that works to provide for the general welfare of Iowans, we can help mitigate the cost-of-living burden and provide cost-effective public options and public protections for all Iowans. Learn more
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