The Big 3 Issues

1. Education

Academic Rigor. Critical Thinking. Problem Solving.

Ohio faces many challenges and addressing the issues surrounding schools is at the top of my list. Smartphones, social media, and culture wars, have reshaped childhood and the critical school years. Academic proficiency is at the lowest levels in decades. It is time for a reset for Ohio’s schools.

• Focus on Academic Content

• More Books, Less Screens

• Eliminate Grade Inflation

• Build Grit and Resilience

• Prioritize Regular Attendance

• Career Connected Learning

• Gifted & Talented: School districts should be required to serve gifted and talented students. Currently, districts are only required to identify the brightest students.

• Ohio History: School districts should be required to offer a course in Ohio History at the secondary level

• Artificial Intelligence: While there is a place for using Artificial Intelligence in school, it must not replace Organic Intelligence.

2. Tax Relief

Common Sense. Moderation. Balance.

Taxes are too high. Property, sales and income taxes have pushed many of Ohio’s citizens into financial hardship, with the elderly often carrying the heaviest burden.

Currently Dublin and Hilliard are not part of the conversation regarding tax relief and reform and they need to be.

• Government Spending: Many state government organizations are too big and should be reduced.

• Property Tax: Reforms are critically needed to help homeowners.

• Lower Taxes: When families keep more of their money everyone wins - life is better for all and the economy grows.

3. Affordability

Live. Work. Dream.

The American Dream is becoming increasingly difficult to reach for many Ohio families as the cost of basic necessities continues to climb. From the grocery aisle to your electric bill, inflation has eroded the purchasing power of the Buckeye State’s middle class. While global economic factors play a role, state-level policy must focus on making Ohio an affordable place to live, work, and raise a family. Striking a balance between growth and affordability requires a disciplined approach to spending and a commitment to lowering the barriers to entry for homeownership, essential services and basic necessities. Common sense dictates that when the cost of living rises, government must look for ways to lighten the load on its citizens, not add to it.

• Housing Accessibility: We must address the housing shortage by reducing burdensome regulations that drive up construction costs for new homes.

• Energy Independence: Ohio should leverage its own natural resources to lower energy costs for residential consumers and small businesses.

• Protecting Seniors: We can implement safeguards to ensure that rising costs do not force those on fixed incomes out of their homes.