Cody, 3 years, since 1986, active duty USMC for 28.5 years, maintained WY residency the entire time, born in Laramie.

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I am a WY native, a graduate of the UW engineering college, U.S. Naval war college, retired USMC Colonel, aviator, and combat veteran. I have been married for nearly 30 years and raised three daughters. I am a principled conservative Republican or one who has an unwavering belief in self governance, individual sovereignty, American exceptionalism, and absolute truth as defined God. I recognize the value of our freedom and will protect and defend it with the utmost tenacity. I spent a career leading both in and out of combat and have worked with all levels of our federal government, foreign governments, and multiple state governments. I was elected as a state elector in the 2024 presidential election and also as the Park County delegate to the RNC. I lead a ballot initiative to cut residential property tax by 50% that will be on the 2026 November ballot. I intend to put people first and restore principled conservative leadership, accountability, and discipline to Cheyenne.

All budgetary items and departments must be audited and all spending needs to be scaled back. We have the largest state government per capita in the nation with the smallest number of people of any state. We also have the highest reserves per capita with more than $34 billion in state assets. Spending is out of control and taxpayer abuse is rampant. So we must review the purposes of governmental functions and determine if they are still performing those functions with the taxpayer monies allotted to them. If not, then they need to be cut or realigned them to perform those duties.

The greatest challenges facing Wyoming are federal overreach, corporate takeover, and succumbing to globalist interests. We must move away from state-run and welfare capitalism and return to free market capitalism. My energy policy will be market driven and not special interest driven meaning that we will return to normal and recognize that the items on our state seal (mining, oil, grain, livestock) built Wyoming and will carry us into the future. I will push back on all federal overreach that hinders the development of any sector of Wyoming‘s economy. We must remember that the states created the federal government and not the other way around. We are a sovereign state and our opportunities are endless if we are willing to fight for them.

I do not support any effort to sell public land in Wyoming and will push back against any federal initiative to do so. If the federal government intends to dispose of federally managed land, then they should be given to Wyoming at no cost. The best way to manage state and federal land is to adhere to county land use plans congruent with the legislature and the SLIB, and coordinated with local federal employees. Staffing requirements must be clearly defined and filled as necessary.The people must be kept informed of any changes and be allowed to comment as necessary.

The people and the free market should decide. HB 88 from 2010 that gave significant tax cuts to AI data center development should be repealed.Large corporations should not receive tax cuts that are unavailable to small businesses. We need to prioritize water usage after human and agricultural use. Neither the people nor our agriculture should be affected by the increased power and water demands, and/or environmental impacts. Free market forces should play a factor in whether AI data centers are built in Wyoming. I will oppose the further development of AI data centers in Wyoming particularly on state And agricultural lands through the SLIB. I have yet to hear of a valid requirement, purpose, or return on investment that is beneficial to Wyoming. I also believe that we need to put restrictions on AI to protect our constitutional liberties. The people across our state are strongly opposed to the development of data centers In Wyoming and their voice must be heard and listened to.

The state’s proper role in economic and business development is to ensure that a level playing field exists for all business entities to compete fairly. I intend to cut taxes, deregulate, ensure that ESG scoring is never enforced, and will never repeat a state shut down, similar to the actions taken during Covid in 2020. The free market will create the jobs and we must ensure that we are preparing our young people graduating from high school or college to fill those jobs. My objective is to lower the cost of living, thereby giving our young workforce the opportunity to raise their standard of living.

It depends. I will not compromise on anything that infringes upon the liberties of Wyoming residents. But, I will listen to ideas that are intended to benefit Wyoming and the liberties of the people herein.

As Governor, I will prioritize both meaningful tax relief for Wyoming families, and the sustainability of our critical local healthcare infrastructure. Any relief must be paired with efficiency, accountability, and smarter funding strategies. My focus will be on the needs of the patient and the patient/doctor relationship. I will consider the following:

1. The Legislature must act early and submit a plan for future federal rural health funding to ensure it is accepted.
2. Smaller hospitals should consider becoming Critical Access Facilities.
3. Local communities and counties must support their hospitals. Hospitals, unlike schools, cities and counties, are actual businesses and have to run that way.
4. Support all levels of healthcare education in the community college system and reduce the bureaucracy (red tape) issues where able.
5. Actively pursue tort reform in an effort to reduce malpractice premiums that are typically passed on to the patient.