Robert Henderson

Education

Second, control must be restored to local school boards, not federal or state bureaucracies. What works for Lawton, Iowa, may not suit Sioux City, Iowa—and that’s how it should be. As your representative, I will fight to empower parents, teachers, and communities to reclaim Iowa’s schools, ensuring they serve students—not systems. Learn more

First, schools should focus on their core mission—teaching students not just subjects, but the responsibilities of citizenship. When young people understand that education is their duty to themselves and their country, we rebuild a culture of shared purpose. Learn more

Taxes / Budget

First, we must continually reevaluate what constitutes proper government spending - separating essential services from wasteful bureaucracy. Second, every tax dollar must work efficiently for taxpayers, with rigorous oversight to prevent misuse. Finally, elected officials have a sacred duty to clearly justify how public funds are used and demonstrate measurable results. When citizens understand how their taxes preserve our schools, infrastructure, and public safety - and trust that their money isn't being squandered - we build consensus for responsible governance. My commitment is to ensure Iowa's tax policies always respect both the public's needs and the taxpayers who fund them. Learn more

I propose implementing a senior tax relief program with three key components: First, a permanent freeze on property tax increases for qualifying seniors with incomes below $35,000. Second, biannual adjustments to this threshold to account for inflation and cost-of-living changes. Third, accompanying economic policies to stimulate growth and offset any revenue impacts through natural expansion of our tax base rather than additional burdens on other citizens. Learn more

Practical solutions must begin with financial security. I propose legislation shielding fixed-income seniors from property tax increases that threaten their ability to remain in their homes. This protection could be funded through targeted sales taxes on non-essential goods rather than burdening those on limited incomes. Just as we've creatively funded school infrastructure, we can develop fair mechanisms that meet community needs without pushing seniors into institutional care prematurely. Learn more

The conservative approach champions dignity over handouts. Instead of trapping people in cycles of welfare, we should expand economic opportunity by reducing burdensome regulations, encouraging job growth, and promoting a culture that values all honest work. A strong safety net is necessary, but its ultimate goal should be helping individuals regain self-sufficiency—not keeping them dependent on government. By fostering free enterprise, we create more good-paying jobs, upward mobility, and lasting prosperity. As your representative, I will fight for policies that restore the American promise: not a guarantee of equal results, but the freedom to earn success through effort, responsibility, and perseverance. Learn more