From the factory floor to the Statehouse.

Families, seniors, and small businesses in Seneca and Sandusky Counties are getting squeezed. Groceries cost more, utility bills keep going up, and property taxes are pushing people, especially seniors, toward the edge.

It shouldn't be this hard to get by. In Columbus, I'll focus on practical steps that lower everyday costs and stop shifting the burden onto homeowners and working families.

I'll fight to:

• Reduce the property tax burden on homeowners and renters—and stop seniors from being taxed out of their homes
• Push back on unfair utility rate hikes and demand accountability from utility companies
• Close tax loopholes that reward out-of-state mega-corporations while local families foot the bill
• Crack down on price gouging and hidden fees that raise costs for consumers

The bottom line: Working families shouldn't get priced out while well-connected interests get special treatment. I'll fight to lower property taxes and everyday costs so people can get ahead again.

I've spent over 20 years at Toledo Molding & Die. I know what it takes to build a life here, and I know how often working people get treated like an afterthought by decision-makers in Columbus.

I'll fight to:

• Grow and keep good-paying jobs in Seneca and Sandusky Counties
• Support apprenticeships, job training, and career-tech pathways tied to local employers
• Back small businesses and local manufacturers that create careers, not just low-wage turnover
• Protect safe workplaces and fair pay so people who do the work can get ahead
• Defend workers' freedom to organize for better wages and working conditions

The bottom line: When good jobs stay here, families can stay here. I'll fight for fair pay, safe workplaces, and an economy that rewards work in Seneca and Sandusky Counties.

Safe communities mean supporting first responders and tackling addiction and mental health in a way that actually reduces crime.

I'll work to:

• Support police, firefighters, EMTs, and dispatchers with the staffing and equipment they need
• Expand mental health and addiction treatment so families can get help before a crisis
• Use evidence-based programs that reduce repeat offenses and keep neighborhoods safe

The bottom line: Public safety means backing first responders and preventing crises before they happen. I'll fight for practical steps that keep our neighborhoods safe.

Too many families in Seneca and Sandusky Counties are one medical bill away from financial disaster. Meanwhile, Columbus cuts funding for the programs that help working families afford care. It doesn't have to be this way.

I'll work to:

• Lower out-of-pocket costs and keep care local so families can get help close to home
• Protect and fund our rural hospitals and clinics before we lose them
• Protect state programs that lower prescription drug costs across the district
• Fully fund mental health and addiction treatment services
• Hold insurance companies accountable and support transparency in pricing
• Stop Columbus from cutting healthcare funding while giving tax breaks to corporations

The bottom line: No one should go broke because they got sick. I'll work to lower healthcare costs and keep quality care close to home.

Strong infrastructure is essential for economic growth and quality of life. From roads and bridges to water systems and internet access, we need to invest in the basics that every community depends on.

I'll work to:

• Improve our roads, bridges, and transportation systems
• Ensure safe, clean water for every family
• Expand broadband internet access to rural areas
• Modernize our infrastructure for the 21st century

The bottom line: Roads, clean water, and broadband aren't luxuries—they're basics. I'll work to bring infrastructure investment home to the 88th District.

I'm a proud graduate of Clyde High School. Public schools gave me the foundation I needed to serve in the Army, build a career in manufacturing, and raise a family right here. Every student in the 88th District deserves that same shot—whether they're headed to college, the military, or a skilled trade.

I'll fight to:

• Stabilize school funding so districts aren't stuck in constant levy mode
• Expand career-tech, apprenticeships, and pathways into local careers
• Respect teachers and parents, and keep Columbus politicians from micromanaging local classrooms
• Require accountability for any tax dollars spent outside public schools, so public districts aren't left holding the bag

The bottom line: Strong public schools keep communities strong. I'll fight for stable funding, local control, and real accountability so every child gets a fair shot.

Our seniors built this community and deserve to live out their years with dignity in the homes and neighborhoods they love. Whether you're a senior yourself or caring for aging parents, too many families are struggling because Columbus politicians won't invest in the support they need.

I'll work to:

• Expand home care services so seniors can stay in their communities
• Lower the cost of prescription drugs through state action
• Support senior centers and programs that keep our elders connected
• Ensure seniors have access to affordable housing and essential services

The bottom line: Seniors deserve to stay in the homes and communities they love. I'll work to lower costs and expand the support services seniors rely on.

I served four years in the U.S. Army, and I know our duty to veterans doesn't end when they take off the uniform. Too many veterans in Seneca and Sandusky Counties are struggling to access the care, support, and opportunities they've earned. That's unacceptable.

I'll fight to:

• Fully fund mental health care and addiction treatment for veterans and their families
• Create job training and career pathways that connect veterans to good-paying jobs in our community
• Expand housing support so no veteran is homeless or housing insecure
• Expand support services that help veterans transition back to civilian life with dignity
• Ensure every veteran has access to the benefits and care they've earned through their service

The bottom line: Supporting veterans takes more than words—it takes action. I'll fight to make sure every veteran here can access the care, jobs, and benefits they earned.