I believe every child in our district deserves a strong public school, no matter their ZIP code or their family’s income. I will fight to fully fund public education, protect local schools from being drained by voucher programs, and make sure rural districts are not left behind while corporations get tax breaks. Investing in our schools is not a cost, it is how we build opportunity, keep young people here, and strengthen our communities for generations to come.

I believe working families deserve more than just getting by. I will fight for policies that lower everyday costs like housing, healthcare, utilities, and childcare, and for wages that actually keep up with the price of living in our communities. Too many people in our district work hard every day and still feel one emergency away from falling behind. In Nashville, I will stand up for working people, not corporate interests, and push for an economy that rewards hard work with stability and dignity.

I believe protecting Appalachia means standing up for clean air, safe drinking water, and responsible stewardship of our land. As your representative, I will support strong protections for our rivers and forests, oppose corporate practices that pollute rural communities, and fight for investments in sustainable jobs that do not sacrifice our health or our future. Our mountains are not disposable, and neither are the people who call them home.