Priorities
Committed to putting Northland families first
Priorities
Public Education
Northland families know one of the things that makes our community so special is access to quality public schools. I believe every child deserves to receive a top-notch education in a safe learning environment to prepare for the future.
I have a track record of standing up for educators and students—fighting for increased teacher pay, fully funding the foundation formula, and ensuring parents have insight into the classroom.
Reproductive Freedom
Bodily autonomy is under attack in Missouri with the extreme abortion ban that leaves no exception for rape or incest. Since this ban was enacted, pregnant women have been put in life threatening situations, children have been forced to give birth after traumatic assaults, and even access to birth control and IVF is being called into question.
After months of tireless work, Missourians for Constitutional Freedom collected 380,000 signatures to get abortion access on the ballot this fall. Until our voices are heard on this issue, I remain committed to working across the aisle to improve Missouri's social safety nets for pregnant women and families with newborns.
I will never stop fighting for your freedom to control your most personal healthcare decisions—because it’s none of my business what you do in the privacy of an exam room.
Veterans Issues
In 2021, Governor Parson appointed me to the Missouri Military Preparedness and Enhancement Commission (MMPEC), where I work with colleagues and stakeholders from across the state to make Missouri the best possible place for military families and veterans to live. From developing employment resources for military spouses to allocating more of our state budget to installations that need it, we are always looking for ways to give back to the folks who have sacrificed so much for our freedoms.
I carry bipartisan legislation to eliminate property tax burdens for 100% service-disabled military veterans, and I will continue to focus on the issues most important to our military community.
Economic Opportunity FOR ALL
As a small business owner, I am committed to promoting responsible economic development and attracting good paying jobs to the Northland.
I believe our economy should work for everyone. I trust you to make the best decisions for your family’s future—including earning a living wage, the right to join a union, and the ability to achieve the American dream.
Northland Families
I will always prioritize the safety and security of all Northland families, and as your State Representative, I’ll continue supporting law enforcement and increasing access to crime-prevention resources.
I’m a gun owner and a proud member of Moms Demand Action, and I believe that a common-sense approach to legislation which supports responsible gun ownership is a key component of protecting our families. We can protect the second amendment and keep our communities safe from gun violence.
In 2021—in the wake of a costly and disruptive ransomware attack on the Park Hill School District—I worked across the aisle to pass the Missouri Cybersecurity Act which aims to identify and address challenges and opportunities within our state’s cybersecurity infrastructure.
