Candidate for Maryland House of Delegates - District 1C in 2026 Maryland Primary Election.
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Get StartedFarming corporations don’t need our support, family farmers do. I’ll fight to increase support for locally owned and operated farms so that they can save, plan, and invest with security. Learn more
When we make it easier to start a business, and put them in a situation to thrive, we know that they tend to spend more money in our communities than the big box stores. If we want development to make our community better, we need to support people who decide to set up shop here. Learn more
If we focus too far in the future, we fail to address the problems we face today; if we stay focused on the present, we won’t be ready for tomorrow. When we make plans for multiple time frames, it gives us adaptability to new situations and a vision to strive towards. Learn more
Western Maryland was built with the rail roads, and it can join in rail’s rebirth. There is growing support at all levels to reinvest in rail, not just for freight transportation but passenger services too. Railyard workers and engineers are good union jobs that offer lifelong benefits. Federal and state funds are available to those who fight for them, and would bring much needed careers and better connections to our community. Learn more
We know that smaller class sizes lead to better outcomes for our youth. When a teacher can focus on teaching our kids rather than corralling them, more time is spent on building the future. Fighting for better teacher pay and small class sizes means more jobs, better results, and safer schools. Learn more
Many of our schools are in need in renovation. An inspection found asbestos in Williamsport High School. Many others have issues securing funding for repairs. This is unacceptable. Our children should be safe in our schools, without us wondering if they’ll be exposed to deadly chemicals or deteriorating conditions. Learn more
Maryland increased education funding, but we’re not seeing results. We need to ensure that we are teaching the fundamentals starting in elementary school. By making sure kids understand the fundamentals of reading, math, and writing, as well as planning targeted interventions when a student falls behind, we set them up for the future. Learn more
Planning and development must remain under the control of our community. Our beautiful landscape shouldn’t become a playground for developers to reap the rewards while we pay the price. With control in the hands of county governments, town councils, and individual property owners, the benefits stay in our communities, not lining a CEO’s pockets. Learn more
Marylanders are being asked to lower their power usage to cut costs. Our government should do the same. The State and local governments must develop Energy Efficiency Master Plans on how they will cut down on energy usage in government buildings. Learn more
Household solar allows for individuals to take control of their energy bills, achieve greater energy independence from utilities, and improve the value of their property. By expanding support for individual property owners, they can spend less on energy and more on supporting our local economy. Learn more
By installing solar on county- and town-owned buildings to keep revenue and development in our hands, we can increase county budgets without extra cost to the taxpayer. For example, a county in Arkansas gave their teachers a 15,000 raise by installing solar on and around their public schools. Learn more
We’ve made strides against the opioid crisis, but there is still more to do. Maintaining funding of our crisis centers, and ensuring that job training and housing is available means people who start treatment are more likely to succeed. These centers are just one part of a process to beat addiction, but their availability is crucial to taking the first steps towards recovery. Learn more
Medical school is expensive, and graduates leave with debt that pushes them to where they can make the most money. Covering tuition costs for students who serve at least 10 years in Western Maryland brings talented professionals here without increasing medical costs. University of Maryland currently offers this for the Eastern Shore, so why not Western Maryland? Learn more
Our food should feed our kids first. With additional funding to make sure the farmers still make the revenue they need we’ll stop shipping food away, feed our kids with healthy local food, and make sure what we grow here stays here. Learn more
Housing development should be controlled by the community, not big developers and distant landlords. I’ll fight for funding for affordable community housing where our towns and councils control the development and pricing. Expansion doesn’t have to come at the price of our autonomy and landscape. Learn more
Owning a home shouldn’t be out of reach for working families. I’ll fight for down payment assistance and financial support for those working to buy their first home. Financial literacy will be a requirement in public schools, and provided through community centers to help homebuyers make the right call. Learn more
A County-State partnership program to identify and assess abandoned properties: unsalvageable properties will be demolished and rebuilt. Once the work is completed, they are sold to the county governments to utilize as they determine; sold to first time home buyers, turned into community housing, or used for local needs. Local control and benefit at every point of the process. Learn more
I’ll remove the tax exemptions data centers receive and fight the law that says they are as critical to us as schools, hospitals, and water. Learn more
Good jobs pay the bills. Good careers build futures. With this plan, we make sure families can put down roots for generations to come and be secure in the knowledge there is a place in this economy for them. Learn more
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