THE ISSUES

As a small-business owner, I know payroll isn’t theory—it’s personal. Economic development must be practical and predictable, focused on creating good jobs so families can build a life here. That starts with clear permitting, responsive agencies, and consistent rules so employers can invest with confidence.

We’ll grow from the inside out. I’ll champion startup help, main-street revitalization, and access to capital for local entrepreneurs. We’ll market our strengths—location, work ethic, industrial sites—while cutting red tape that slows expansions. Strategic infrastructure counts: site-ready utilities, industrial access roads, and reliable broadband so a home-grown company can sell to the world from Weirton.

Workforce is our edge. I’ll connect schools, CTE programs, and employers to expand apprenticeships and fast-track certifications, plus childcare and transportation that keep people working. Tourism matters too—trails, festivals, and vibrant downtowns. I’ll insist on results-based incentives, clear metrics, clawbacks, and regular public updates.

Common-sense infrastructure isn’t partisan—it’s the foundation of daily life and a working economy. My priority is moving projects from paper to pavement with clear timelines, oversight, and honest updates. Roads and bridges come first: coordinate with the Department of Highways to tackle repairs, improve flow, and schedule routine maintenance to prevent potholes. Water and sewer systems demand the same focus. Aging lines, stormwater management, and reliability upgrades protect health, property values, and growth. I’ll help utilities stack funding—state dollars, federal grants, and local matches—so critical projects get done without overburdening ratepayers.

Broadband is modern infrastructure. We’ll finish last-mile connections, prioritize unserved pockets, and hold providers to build-out commitments so students can learn, patients use telehealth, and small businesses compete online. Sidewalks, crosswalks, and ADA access create safer routes to schools and main streets. I’ll publish plain-English dashboards to track what’s funded, under construction, and finished—because infrastructure is about trust.

I’m a lifelong Northern Panhandle neighbor who believes our strength starts on the block—schools, churches, parks, and dinner tables. Service isn’t a slogan; it’s been my daily work with Kiwanis, our Chambers, United Way, and the Weirton Board of REALTORS®. As your Delegate, I’ll bring the same show-up leadership: listen first, respond quickly, and work across the aisle to solve everyday problems.

Safety and health come first. I’ll support law enforcement and first responders while expanding prevention, treatment, and recovery to fight the opioid crisis with compassion and accountability. I’ll back after-school programs, youth sports, mentorships, and senior services so every generation is cared for.

Community means connection. I’ll also make state resources easier to navigate—clear contacts, simple forms, and transparent timelines—so nonprofits, churches, and clubs can do what they do best. Progress is cleaner streets, safer neighborhoods, thriving local events, and families choosing to stay.