Currently holds the office of Springfield 19 School Board - Position 4 until May 16, 2027.
Candidate for Oregon State Senate - District 6 in 2026 Oregon Primary Election.
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Get StartedThe failure of Measure 110 showed what happens when policy is disconnected from accountability. I support local control over housing and mental health funding, outcome-based investments, and full transparency so taxpayers can see what is working and stop paying for what is not. Learn more
We need accountability, smarter strategies, and better resources so law enforcement can protect communities effectively. Restoring public trust will require clear leadership and a willingness to change what is not working. Learn more
Government policy should not make those challenges worse. Excessive regulation, unpredictable rules, and high taxes drive small businesses out of Oregon and discourage investment. I support a fair and predictable regulatory environment that allows entrepreneurs and farmers to grow, hire, and plan for the future. Learn more
I believe in transparency, real accountability, and empowering local communities to decide what works best for their students. As a school board member, I have consistently supported parental involvement and targeted school choice reforms that put students first. Learn more
While Oregon has added personal finance and civics to graduation requirements, students cannot succeed without strong fundamentals. Early literacy and math must be priorities. Top down and unfunded mandates continue to strain schools and distract from learning. Learn more
Families should be free to raise their children without unnecessary government intrusion. Parents deserve a meaningful role in decisions about education, health care, and their children’s well-being. I believe decisions about medical care and parenting should be made with informed consent, not coercion. Government should respect personal responsibility and constitutional freedoms while focusing on protecting public safety and individual rights. Learn more
In many small towns, there are jobs but nowhere affordable to live. I support practical solutions such as work-linked transitional housing, public-private partnerships and incentives for accessory dwelling units so teachers, health care workers, veterans and working families can remain in the communities they serve. Learn more
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