Priorities & Issues

IMPROVING THE ECONOMY

I support:

Reform of B&O tax system to allow small business owners to keep more of what they earn.
Review of state’s 700+ tax exemptions to determine which pay taxpayers back
Exploring mitigation and enforcement for businesses hurt by unfair Oregon business practices.

IMPROVING TRANSPORTATION

I support:

The bipartisan effort to replace the I-5 bridge that has the support of our 3 ports, business alliances, a majority of SW WA legislators, city and county governments.
Affordable short and long-term solutions that improve safety, flexibility and choice such as the bus-on-the shoulder pilot, expansion of voluntary ride- sharing and commute reduction incentives, and an off-peak delivery program pilot.

CREATING JOBS

I support:

Increased investment in job development, training, apprentice and community college programs
Cutting unnecessary red tape to allow innovation, development, job creation.

CHAMPIONING OUR SCHOOLS

I support:

Personalized learning options, high standards to prepare young people for jobs.
More investment in career-connected programs in high school and community colleges
Collaboration with employers to ease transition between high school, job training, or college.
Full funding of basic K-12 education, lower local levies, better accountability for outcomes.

ELIMINATING WASTEFUL SPENDING

I support:

Prioritizing and funding core services first; government cannot do everything
Accountability for results, efficiency and innovation; spending produces measurable outcomes
A more transparent process, open to public comment and scrutiny

ENSURING PUBLIC SAFETY

I support:

Increased opportunities for law enforcement agencies to modernize equipment and training
Expanded programs of outreach into communities to build strong relationships with all citizens.
Increased accountability to ensure effectiveness, fairness and efficiency.

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