Quality Public Education: Cutting $20 million dollars from the Boise School District has negatively impacted our children. Local levies have been necessary due to the lack of funding by the State Legislature. The Luna Laws have the potential to be the Enron of Education in our state. Our tax dollars will be sent to out-of-state companies who only care about profit while teachers will be exchanged for computers. The issue is more than about our children and grandchildren; it is about investing in the community in which we live.
Ethics in Government: The imbalance in our legislature has created an environment where the majority party has routinely ignored ethical lapses on the part of public officials. I will be a legislator worthy of your trust.
Economic Growth and Job Creation: A slash and burn policy is not going to grow our economy or create new jobs. These are serious times, and they require creative solutions and a common sense approach.
Protecting our Open Spaces, Water Quality, and Clean Air: We need to protect our Idaho way of life. Our natural resources and recreational opportunities need to be preserved for our children and grandchildren.
Planning for our Energy Future: We need to be proactive by designing ways to meet our energy challenges in the future.
Protection for Abused Animals: The Idaho Humane Society is located in District 18. We need to give them the tools they need to respond to cases of animal abuse.
Supporting our Military: Gowen Field is located in District 18. It is important that we continue to support our service members and their families.
Working for Tax Fairness: We need to make sure that our tax policies are fair and equitable for Idaho families.
Health Care: We need a health care plan that will provide quality care at an affordable price for Idahoans.