Leadership for the Future
Education
- Full funding of the Thornton Bill
- Work to ensure every student becomes proficient in math and science while receiving a quality education
- Attract and retain highly qualified teachers and principals and pay them like the professionals that they are
- Work with County and School Board to ensure safe learning environment in our school
Economic Development
- Create strong economic base that creates jobs for citizens and opportunities for the small business community
- Create an environment where those seeking to become entrepreneurs can thrive
- Bring economic vitality to the 26th Legislative District
Public Safety
- Work to provide money to hire more police officers
- Work with Police Chief to identify, and find solutions to 26th District "hot spots"
- Work with State's Attorney to increase the penalty for auto-theft
Quality of Life Issues
- Pass legislation that will limit the rate and frequency of utility increases to residents and businesses
- Work with the County Executive and the Economic Deveolpment Corportation to bring high quality retail and dining alternatives to the 26th Legistlative District
- Work to extend metro across the Wilson Bridge