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When I think about the future of Jefferson County, I see a community brimming with potential. But potential alone is not enough. We need clear, actionable policies that ensure every resident has a fair chance to succeed. That’s why I’m committed to representing you in the House of Delegates with a focus on good jobs, strong schools, affordable healthcare, and accountable government. These are not just buzzwords; they are the pillars that will support our community’s growth an

“A $4 billion data center is a major project, but West Virginians deserve straight answers before we celebrate. We still don’t know who the end user is, what the long term jobs look like, or how this will impact our roads, utilities, and neighborhoods. I support growth—but only when it’s transparent, protects taxpayers, and uses skilled union labor like the IBEW to ensure safety and real local jobs. As Delegate, I’ll fight for development that strengthens our communities, not

A Shift Away from Community Responsibility There was a time when corporate leaders understood that their success was tied to the well‑being of the workers they hired and the towns they called home. Employers invested in schools, parks, and civic life because they recognized a simple truth: strong communities create strong companies.

West Virginians deserve a government that works with them, not around them. HB 2014 fails that test, and I am committed to fixing it.

Safe, orderly schools are essential for both learning and teaching. Today, despite the best efforts of educators and administrators, student behavior remains one of the most serious challenges facing our public schools. Assaults on school employees and repeated classroom disruptions are occurring at unacceptable levels across all grade spans, undermining student achievement and threatening employee safety. Discipline problems of this magnitude cannot be solved through punis

West Virginia’s public schools are facing a funding crisis that can no longer be ignored. As enrollment declines, special education costs rise, and more state dollars are diverted to the Hope Scholarship without meaningful limits or accountability, our public‑school systems are being pushed to the breaking point. Record numbers of schools have closed. Programs that once supported student success have been slashed. Teachers and service personnel are being asked to do more wi

I stand with Education West Virginia in calling for long‑term stability and fairness in PEIA. I support legislation that would establish a clear and predictable cost‑sharing structure requiring the state to pay no less than 80 percent of PEIA costs, with employees paying no more than 20 percent.

I believe West Virginia must make a sustained, long‑term commitment to improving education employee salaries if we are serious about strengthening our public school system. While recent salary increases are appreciated, they have not made West Virginia competitive with surrounding states or the national average. According to 2025 data, teachers in Maryland earn an average salary of $84,338, Pennsylvania $76,961, Ohio $68,236, Virginia $66,327, and Kentucky $58,325. West Virgi

My campaign is rooted in a simple belief: West Virginia must honor the promises made to those who dedicated their lives to educating our children. Our retired school employees built the foundation of our public education system, yet too many are now struggling to make ends meet. The fact that in West Virginia, education retirees do not receive automatic cost‑of‑living adjustments (COLAs) is appalling, and that for many retirees, their pension has never increased, even as infl