Issues

An oversized budget surplus isn't a sign of success- it means taxpayers paid more than they should have. We must reform our tax system to return more of those dollars to the Eastern Panhandle, prioritizing working families over corporations and reinvesting in the communities where that money was earned- especially as households struggle with high cost of living.
Eastern Panhandle workers deserve wages that keep pace with the cost of living and the regional job market. I am committed to working with my Eastern Panhandle colleagues to deliver locality pay that retains our workforce, strengthens our economy, and keeps West Virginians working in West Virginia.

The Eastern Panhandle is growing fast. We need responsible development that balances creating jobs and protecting our regions water quality and quantity, agriculture land, and rural landscape.
Strong schools depend on strong teachers and stable funding. That means investing in public education, delivering teacher pay raises, and supporting parents' right to make decisions for their children- without diverting resources away from public schools that our families rely on.

Reliable, high-quality child care across West Virginia strengthens our future and our workforce. It helps children thrive during their earliest years while giving parents the support they need to work. Nothing matters more to me than standing with our families and putting children first.