On the Issues

Increase teacher pay to regional averages to improve recruitment and retention

Establish stable, long-term school funding formulas to avoid yearly uncertainty

Expand career and technical education (CTE) and workforce readiness programs

Reduce classroom sizes in early grades

Simplify licensing and permitting processes

Provide targeted tax relief for locally owned small businesses

Expand access to small business loans and startup capital

Invest in workforce training programs aligned with business needs

Protect middle- and lower-income families from disproportionate tax burdens

Review and eliminate ineffective corporate tax loopholes

Maintain a balanced budget while preserving essential services

Increase transparency in how tax dollars are allocated

Encourage planned growth that aligns housing, infrastructure, and jobs

Invest in roads, utilities, and broadband to support expanding communities

Promote affordable housing development

Ensure community input in zoning and development decisions

Increase funding for law enforcement training and resources

Expand community policing initiatives

Address root causes of crime, including poverty and lack of opportunity

Improve emergency response times and coordination

Expand mental health services, especially in underserved areas

Integrate mental health care into primary health systems

Increase funding for crisis intervention and prevention programs

Reduce stigma through public awareness campaigns