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On the Issues
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Legislative candidates were invited to respond to the questionnaire several times by email and by phone. Out of fairness to the candidates who met the deadline, WyoFile will not add responses after the guide's publication.
Where do you live currently? How long have you lived there? How long have you lived in Wyoming? Where were you born?
Lived in Laramie for almost 12 years now and was born in Manhattan Kansas
What age will you be on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2026?
46
Please tell the voters about yourself including your background and qualifications.
I have worked in the private sector in engineering for the majority of my life and believe I will bring a new perspective and common-sense approach to the house that I use in the private sector.
What are the biggest challenges and opportunities facing Wyoming today? As a legislator, how would you address them?
Some of our biggest challenges facing our communities are the K-12 funding, the influx of big tech coming in and issues with our housing. I am looking to find other avenues of funding for K-12 and how we can uphold our constitutional duties. For the issues of big tech I want to see more transparency in how they intend on using infrastructure and will be good stewards of not just the infrastructure but the environment. As far as housing I would push for a common sense approach to a renters and home owners bill of rights.
We asked WyoFile readers to rank issues that are important to them, and healthcare costs and access topped the list. What can the Legislature do to make healthcare more affordable and accessible to Wyomingites?
I believe we have a system that works currently; however, as a state, we need to make sure that healthcare is a priority. There is no reason that someone should be denied medical attention they need because of financial status, and in turn, they should not be discouraged from reaching out for this help just because of the costs that they will incur. As a state, we need to take care of the one's in need through programs that assist individuals in need.
Do you support efforts to sell or transfer public land in Wyoming? How do you plan to ensure that state and federal land is managed in the best interest of the people of Wyoming?
I do not, I don't see why giving up our greatest asset is a solution for a long-term problem. Not to mention land locking our public lands is something that should not be done since the public should have access to public lands. I will look at other streams of revenue that make sense over the long term and not just in the short term.
No two Wyoming counties are the same when it comes to how they generate revenue. As a legislator, how would you approach the public's desire for property tax relief with local revenue needs?
I will be looking into how we can generate other forms of long-term revenue to offset any tax relief. This is a very delicate balance between fixed-income individuals and the need for property tax revenue.
What role, if any, should the Wyoming Legislature play in economic development?
There are currently many avenues the state takes to boost economic development, some of which just need to have more transparency on the decisions the agencies make for the regions they will impact.
Explain your values when it comes to campaign donations. Does Wyoming's system for monitoring campaign donations and expenditures need reform?
I feel that as long as there are checks and balances, and donations are watched over and looked at there isn't an issue. We as a state just need to make sure there is transparency in all that we do when running for office, be it at the local to state levels.
Campaign Finance
As of Aug 17, 2026, per state filings.
Shown relative to the top fundraiser in the Wyoming House: Julie Jarvis, with $58,900 raised.
Full records, individual transactions, and filings for all Wyoming candidates are available from the Wyoming Campaign Finance Information System.
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