It is the season of being inundated with political flyers, signs, ads, posts, mailers, videos, etc. There is no way for a candidate to personally reach all the voters in such a short period of time, so we use every method we can afford of and think of to get our names and messages out there. However, meeting someone personally …
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	  I was so happy to have so much of my family be able come and support me at the County Convention. They stayed and stayed and stayed (these things take FOREVER!) so that they could hear my speech, and they were so encouraging and helpful. Pictured with me are my parents and five of my kids and their families. …
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	I have been asked some very good and important questions by delegates. Here are some of those questions and my answers. 1. What are your views on improving education in our state? Particularly, how can we do a better job of attracting and keeping quality teachers in our public schools? Such important questions! Three things that the legislature could do …
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	Both of my parents are fiercely patriotic and politically active. My dad has always been a Republican, but my mom was a Democrat until she switched parties when Ronald Reagan was President. As you might imagine, our home was full of lively political discussions, and my siblings and I have always been acutely aware of how lucky we are for …
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	As a representative, I will make decisions with an open mind and willingness to listen and work with others to identify problems and find solutions. I will do my best to ensure all stakeholders are a part of the process and will research and hear every side of the debate. Often, a bit of compromise is necessary for something to …
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