I believe good ideas can come from anywhere. I have some, but I want to hear your thoughts. Please use the contact form to drop me a note on how we make Nebraska stronger for our future together.

We are facing a workforce shortage in nearly every sector. Whether it's understaffed fire departments, overworked teachers, burnt-out nurses, or small businesses struggling to grow-we need better solutions for the “brain drain” facing our state. We can build a Nebraska where housing is affordable, our schools are exceptional, and our communities are invested in so that people choose to build their lives here. I’m running to make these investments a priority so that our communities can thrive. 

All Nebraskans are struggling with high property taxes, from our seniors to first-time home buyers. High property tax rates on top of rising valuations are a financial strain for many. 

The Legislature has recently voted to give tax breaks to the ultra wealthy, while at the same time discussing new taxes on goods and services for the rest of us. When I take on re-balancing our property tax system, it will be to lessen the burden on the middle-class so we can keep more of our hard-earned dollars in order to help us to get ahead.

Omaha ranks as one of the most expensive cities in the country for childcare with families paying thousands of dollars a month. This is unsustainable. We need more childcare options that working families can afford. I will work to explore solutions other states are using so that no parent is priced out of quality childcare for their kids. 

State parks, bike trails and community pools, local museums, and small businesses are part of what makes our Nebraska communities great places to live and raise a family. If we want to attract more people, and make life better for the people already here, we should not be cutting these quality of life investments. I will be a champion for our District in Central Omaha, and all Nebraska, to receive its fair share of state funding for these priorities.

Dependable clean air and water is a life essential. We need to promote good practices and common sense solutions that help protect our finite resources that we can not live without. I will support modernized and innovative ideas, big and small, at the state level that aim to protect our environment for future generations. 

The last few years, we have seen attacks from politicians on the ballot initiative process and successful efforts to thwart the will of the people. This isn't just bad policy, it is a betrayal to the voters who allowed those same politicians into office. When elected, I vow to listen to voters, protect our right to petition our government, and deliver on the demands you make at the ballot box.

Every child deserves a strong education and to be set up for success in life. I want to work with teachers and parents to ensure the state government is doing our part in helping all schools exceed expectations. I will work to keep public dollars going to public schools, not private entities that have no oversight. 

No one should ever have to choose between getting the medical care they need and putting food on the table and a roof over their head. I will look for ways to help more Nebraskans get access to health insurance they can afford and to end price-gouging on prescription drugs. I also believe Nebraskans have the freedom to make their own healthcare decisions and will stand up against attempts by politicians to make these decisions for you.