The issues

I am a CONSTITIONAL CONSERVATIVE and will ALWAYS vote to  guarantee that every Michigander has the fundamental rights and  protection of life, liberty and property!

“We the People” are to me, the most powerful first three words of the Constitution.  State and local government officials that are closest to the people are more responsive to citizens, and better informed for representing their constituents on many important issues.  Many lives were lost so that we may have that representation and freedom and I would be honored to be your voice in Lansing.  I commit to seek out the voices of Northern Michigan, listen carefully and speak up and act on your behalf. 

I will work hard to introduce legislation to reinstate fair and equitable  property taxation and to CUT PROPERTY TAX BURDEN FOR ALL! 

Time to simplify and lessen the burden of the Michigan property tax.  Frustrated by high property taxes, voters approved Proposal A twentyeight years ago to reduce property taxes by creating a new system for  funding schools. This new funding included raising the sales tax from 4%  to 6%, a new transfer tax on sales of properties and in addition to the 6  mills for schools, non-homestead properties could be assessed an  additional 18 mills. Since then, legislators have been handing out  exemptions like candy at a parade. This erodes the fair and equitable  property tax system. I believe it is time for a Proposal B to change the  assessment level from 50% of true cash value to 35% on all properties and  eliminate the exemptions at the property tax level and instead shift to a  state income tax exemption.

I will always vote to Safeguarding Your Second-Amendment  Rights! 

The Ukrainian Parliament, after decades of strict gun control laws,  reconsidered their stance on the Second Amendment and voted to  decriminalize gun ownership for self-defense. Unfortunately, it took  the invasion of Russia to realize the importance of civilians having  the right to keep and bear arms. Luckily, 200 years ago, our  Founding Fathers realized these rights were fundamentally  necessary. I declare my support of the Second Amendment to the  Constitution of the United States, and I continue to pray for the  brave men, women and children of Ukraine.

I will vote to appropriate monies to have the Qualified  Voter File completely updated at the local level to ensure Election Integrity!

 After the November 2022 election, the Michigan QFV file needs to  be completely redone. Anyone who has a valid Michigan ID or  Drivers license needs to register in person before the designated  election clerks. This needs to stay at the local level where  verification can easily be handled.

I will always vote to protect the lives of the unborn.

I would find it my highest honor if I could serve on the Families, Children  and Seniors Committee to support Pro-Life policies

I will always vote to protect our family farmers! 

Michigan Agricultural is a vital component to Michigan industry. Protecting our family farmers is a must!