Policy, Philosophy & Thoughts

I believe public education should be the most funded, most protected, and most deeply resourced public good we have. No qualifiers. No apologies. If we say we care about the future, then our budgets, our policies, and our priorities should reflect that commitment. Education is the foundation everything else rests on—our economy, our democracy, and our shared quality of life. It is not an expense to be managed down. It is the smartest investment we can make in the kind of futu

Over the past several months, I’ve heard from a lot of Utahns who are uneasy about Governor Spencer Cox’s plan and support for small modular nuclear reactors. The concerns are sincere, emotional, and understandable. For many people, the word “nuclear” immediately brings to mind images of Chernobyl, Three Mile Island, Fukushima, and a long history of secrecy, contamination, and public distrust. Those reactions didn’t come out of nowhere. They were earned by an earlier era of t

When I think about the role of empathy in politics, I am reminded of a simple but powerful truth from Matthew 25: caring for the “least of these among us” is not a political slogan. It is a core moral and civic responsibility that shapes how we govern and build community. As a candidate for the Utah legislature, I believe that true leadership requires more than party lines or policy debates. It demands a grounded commitment to recognizing the dignity of every person and under

Every day, Utah families face a growing challenge: the cost of living is rising faster than wages and fixed incomes. Housing prices, property taxes, healthcare, utilities, insurance, and groceries are all climbing, squeezing budgets tighter and tighter. This is not just a statistic; it is the reality for working families, seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and those living paycheck to paycheck. Affordability is the defining issue for everyday Utahns, and it demands

Democracy is not a static idea or a distant ideal. It is a living practice that depends on the active participation of informed citizens and accountable leaders. Our representative government only functions well when people stay engaged, understand the issues, and stand firm against those who seek to weaken democratic norms for personal gain. I have seen this truth firsthand, having served in the military where my oath was to the Constitution, not a party. That oath guides my