Priorities
Rural life is defined by distance.
Distance to work. Distance to healthcare.
Distance to opportunity.
And too often, that distance comes with a penalty.
I believe:
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Work should support a family here, not force people to leave.
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Rural communities deserve power, not pity.
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Government should reduce the rural distance penalty and make everyday life affordable and possible.
Everything I support is grounded in the real cost of living in Franklin County and the belief that people shouldn’t have to move away to live well.
Rural Distance Is Expensive — and It Shouldn’t Be
What I Will Work to Accomplish for Franklin County
As your State Representative for House District 89, below are the priorities I will fight for on your behalf to help make all of our lives better.
Working Families & Liveable Wages
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Support childcare subsidies or income tax relief for childcare expenses
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Support raising the minimum wage from $7.25 to at least $14.50 per hour
Quality Public Education
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Increase funding for local public education, with a focus on recruiting and retaining teachers
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Establish mandatory high school instruction (must pass) in:
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The U.S. Constitution
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The Bill of Rights
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Constitutional Amendments
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Potentially the Pennsylvania Constitution
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Our children should understand and protect their constitutional birthright.
Healthcare Access
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Expand the Pennie program to offset lost ACA premium credits and improve access for low-wage earners
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Work to stop the loss of healthcare services in Franklin County and encourage new providers to fill service gaps
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Support organizations that help residents access affordable healthcare
Affordable Housing
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Support the expansion of affordable housing for low-income and working residents
Infrastructure & Broadband
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Treat public broadband as critical infrastructure for Franklin County
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Secure infrastructure funding to build two road bridges over the rail lines on Orchard Avenue in Chambersburg
Agriculture & Land Conservation
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Protect Franklin County agriculture by:
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Preventing farmland loss to warehouses
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Blocking attempts to build AI data centers
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Supporting land conservation, soil health improvements, and stream restoration
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Local Economy & Small Business
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Invest in resources to help start new local businesses and grow existing ones
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Support paid apprenticeships and work-based learning programs
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Encourage higher wages to reduce worker turnover, retain talent, and keep families rooted in Franklin County
Energy & Utilities
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Support the unique power and utility services in Chambersburg
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Encourage clean, sustainable energy projects throughout Franklin County
Community & Connection
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Support programs that reduce isolation, build social connection, and encourage volunteerism
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Invest in organizations that help residents in need and strengthen community resilience
History & Heritage
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Preserve and research Franklin County’s rich history
My Core Principles
My core principles are shaped by rural life in Franklin County and a simple belief: government should work for the people who live here, not make life harder or more expensive. These principles guide every position I take and every policy I support. They are rooted in fairness, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of every resident.
Rule of Law
I support the enforcement of:
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The U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and all Amendments
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The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
These protections apply to all people in Franklin County, regardless of race, gender, religion, or any other classification. I believe in the spirit of the Declaration of Independence—that every person is endowed with the inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Defending Pennsylvania’s Authority
I will defend the citizens and government of Pennsylvania against unconstitutional federal mandates and executive overreach, including executive impoundment of congressionally approved funds owed to the Commonwealth.
Fiscal Responsibility
Except in true emergencies, government should live within its means, spending no more than projected tax and fee revenue.
Efficient, Smaller Government
Government should stay out of people’s bedrooms, businesses, and private lives where it isn’t needed—while remaining fully capable of caring for residents who need assistance.
Healthcare
Healthcare should be a right, not a privilege. Until that goal is fully realized, I support:
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Reducing healthcare costs
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Limiting the outsized control of for-profit insurance companies that restrict access and effectively practice medicine without a license
Campaign Finance Reform
I support changing Pennsylvania corporate law to ban corporate contributions to state and local political campaigns.