As a fourth generation Oklahoman, I have a great pride and lasting love for this state - its people, its resources and its spirit. I believe that Oklahomans deserve the most qualified experienced person to serve in the House of Representatives. As a Father, husband and a public servant, I feel the pressure of our current economy, and I'll fight to make sure ours grows and is stable. My priority is a strong and safe future for my children and for yours. With a hard working educational background, I feel uniquely qualified to serve as your state Representative.
We are all seeing a lack of legislative leadership when it comes to the Public Healthcare system on a multitude of levels. My vote is not for sale! I will work hard to build a coalition to address the demands that the current House leadership has ignored. I will listen to ALL regarding their ideas and solutions to the healthcare crisis. It is time we stop the non-sense and look at those who are hurting. I will work hard to get Oklahomans the healthcare they deserve. My attitude is “Its not I or me, but it is US and WE”. Together we will change the status quo back to helping the working men and women of Oklahoma and not just a select few.
Public Education
We've got the best teachers in the United States but they are underfunded and they have unfunded mandates placed on them just like in the Public Safety sector. It's important that we fund all state workers and state agencies so that they can perform at their highest levels.
Public Safety
Being involved in the Public Safety arena, I have seen firsthand the problems that our firemen, law enforcement, EMS workers and emergency managers face on a daily basis with unfunded mandates placed on them by those who have zero knowledge about the day-to-day activities that these responders face.
Economic Stability and Growth
District 14 is home to one of the state's largest marine ports, one of the largest industrial parks, one of the largest airports and we have major railways and interstates and state highways and it's time that we take advantage of the resources and capabilities that Muskogee and Cherokee Counties offer.