I’ve called Rock Springs home for the past 22 years and have lived in Wyoming for the same amount of time. I was born in Denver, Colorado.

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Rock Springs has been my home for 22 years. It’s where my husband and I raised our son and built our life. As an entrepreneur, I’ve spent years building businesses, developing programs and serving my community.

Politics was often the discussion around my family’s kitchen table, and I volunteered on my first campaign at the age of 16. That interest in public service has stayed with me throughout my life, including serving as Chairman of the Sweetwater County Republican Party. Those experiences taught me about the issues facing our communities and the value of steady, accountable leadership.

Wyoming’s greatest strength is its people and the industries that built our towns and communities. Our challenge is protecting our way of life while planning wisely for what lies ahead.

In the Legislature, I will work to protect Wyoming’s energy and mineral industries, keep taxes low, hold government accountable, support the infrastructure and public safety our communities rely on, and defend local control. I believe government should do the basics well, spend taxpayer dollars responsibly, and stay focused on the issues that matter most to Wyoming families and businesses.

Healthcare affordability and access are real challenges in Wyoming, but there is no single legislative solution. I believe the Legislature should work with healthcare providers and communities to identify practical solutions that improve access while keeping costs under control. That includes supporting rural providers and removing barriers that make it harder for Wyoming families to get the care they need.

Wyoming’s public lands are central to our economy, outdoor heritage and way of life. I support responsible multiple-use management that balances energy and mineral development, grazing, recreation, wildlife and public access. Wyoming should have a strong voice in decisions affecting our public lands, and I support policies that allow responsible development while ensuring these lands continue to support jobs, local communities and future generations.

As the discussion has shifted from property tax relief to property tax reform, we must recognize that taxpayer relief and local government funding are not competing goals. Wyoming families deserve a fair and sustainable tax system, and our communities deserve the ability to provide the essential services people rely on every day. Good stewardship requires us to pursue both at the same time.

The Wyoming Legislature should focus on building a strong foundation for economic growth, not picking winners and losers. If we want the private sector to invest in Wyoming, we must be willing to invest in ourselves by maintaining and building the arterial infrastructure that makes growth possible, including roads, water, sewer and utilities. Combined with a stable, predictable business climate, those investments create the foundation for businesses to grow, create jobs and strengthen our communities.

I believe Wyoming’s campaign finance laws should promote transparency and public trust while protecting the constitutional rights of citizens to participate in the political process and support the candidates and causes they believe in.