Issues
Affordability & Cost of Living
- Hold utilities accountable to keep energy bills from skyrocketing.
- Deliver tax relief and credits for working families and seniors on fixed incomes.
- Deliver full tax relief for retired veterans with a 100% VA disability rating.
- Smarter transportation networks to ease traffic and save families time and money.
Jobs, Small Business & Workforce Development
- Tax credits and grants for small businesses across the region.
- Invest in apprenticeships, skilled trades, and green job training.
- Support federal workers in transition due to downsizing.
Education & Youth Opportunity
- Expand STEM, skilled trades, and college-prep programs in local schools.
- Ensure mental health counselors in every school.
- Create stronger afterschool and youth opportunity programs.
Healthcare Access & Affordability
- Medical debt relief and bankruptcy protection.
- Lower prescription drug costs and expand Medicaid/CHIP access.
- Expand mobile clinics and telehealth, especially in rural communities.
- Support caregivers and services for seniors and veterans.
Infrastructure, Housing & Responsible Growth
- Repair local roads and bridges; push for improved transit options.
- Expand broadband in underserved communities.
- Incentivize affordable housing near transit zones.
- Demand transparency and impact studies so new data centers don’t overwhelm our utilities or raise costs for families.
Community Safety & Justice Reform
- Fully staffed, community-based policing with accountability.
- Violence prevention and youth mentorship programs.
- Stronger partnerships to fight opioid and fentanyl crises.