Candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives - District 85 in 2026 North Carolina General Election.
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Get StartedExpand childcare subsidies so working families aren’t paying more for childcare than rent. Learn more
Restore respect for educators by trusting teachers and principals instead of micromanaging classrooms from Raleigh. Learn more
Grow local educator pipelines: “Grow-your-own” teacher programs through community colleges and universities. Learn more
Strengthening flood mitigation, watershed restoration, and community planning to reduce future risk. Learn more
Integrate mental health into primary care, so people can get help at their regular doctor’s office instead of waiting months for a referral. Crisis response before or alongside law enforcement, by funding community-based crisis teams and stabilization centers. Learn more
Expanding mental health services for individuals, families, students, and first responders affected by disasters. Learn more
Grow the rural healthcare workforce: Loan forgiveness and scholarships for nurses, mental health professionals, and primary care providers who serve rural counties Incentives to keep providers practicing locally, not just recruit them temporarily. Learn more
Protect and expand Medicaid access, especially for rural hospitals and clinics, so people can get care before emergencies. Increase funding for rural health clinics and community health centers, including mobile clinics that serve remote areas. Expand telehealth permanently, including mental health services, and require insurers to reimburse telehealth at the same rate as in-person care. Learn more
Targeted rural teacher incentives, including: Housing assistance or stipends. Learn more
Supporting long-term housing recovery—not just temporary solutions. Learn more
Increase funding for affordable workforce housing, including: Small-scale developments. Learn more
Renovation of existing homes. Learn more
Rebuilding roads, bridges, water systems, and other critical infrastructure with greater resilience. Learn more
Fully fund public schools, including: Classroom supplies. Learn more
Ensuring state recovery dollars reach local families, businesses, farms, and communities efficiently and transparently. Learn more
Support childcare providers, especially small and home-based providers, with: Start-up grants. Learn more
Competitive, sustainable teacher pay, with raises that actually keep up with inflation. Learn more
Support wages that match the real cost of living in rural communities. Learn more
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