AFFORDABILITY
We are being told to work more, pay more, and accept less.
Tax Reform: A fair and balanced tax system that benefits hardworking Kansans.
It is time to put politics aside and get to work on meaningful tax reform. It is time for tax cuts to be given to hardworking Kansans not special interests. I will support policies that reduces the tax burden on our voters.
Livable Wage: Every Kansan deserves to provide adequately for themselves and their family.
Kansas legislators gave themselves a 4.4% raise and state workers 1% this year. Leadership is voting for the workers not for self-interest. Rising housing and utility costs, gas prices and everyday expenses are deeply affecting each of us. This in turn affects our local businesses when consumers are have less dollars to spend. Supporting local business in turn supports a local, thriving community.
Health Care: We need access to quality and affordable health care and to address rural health needs.
No Kansan should choose between healthcare and basic living expenses. Lynnette’s younger sister died of uterine cancer simply because she could not afford the health insurance offered by her workplace while working full time. No one should lose a family member or friend simply because they can not afford health insurance or the cost of private pay for necessary preventive health care and tests. I will fight for affordable, accessible care for every family in District 104.
Housing: Everyone deserves a safe place to call home.
I will seek legislation to address the housing shortage in every income bracket that currently exists in our community. While progress is being made we continue to need additional housing. This can be done by partnering with local, state, and federal programs and seeking out grants and tax incentives that provide safe housing options.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Public Schools are the heart of our communities. Supporting public schools and ensuring special education is fully funded supports the partnerships with students between public, private schools, homeschool families. Accountability should be expected from public, private, and homeschools receiving tax dollars. Every child deserves results, and every taxpayer deserves transparency.
Accountability is respecting local control without adding additional legislative mandates. Time and again we see legislation passed that directly affects local communities. When elected I will work to seek out advice and information from schools, business and local government how proposed legislation will impact our community.
As your representative I will be responsive, reachable, and accountable to you, the voter. That starts right now, walking and knocking on doors throughout Hutchinson, Buhler and Inman areas to hear what matters most to you and your family. When elected, I will keep showing up by meeting with individuals, business , community groups, and holding open public events. I believe you can only cast the right vote in Topeka when you truly know the people you serve.