I live in Cheyenne. I've lived in both Cheyenne and in Wyoming for 44 years. I was born on F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne

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I'm a lifelong Wyoming resident, a volunteer firefighter, and dedicated public servant. I have earned degrees from Laramie County Community College and the University of Wyoming.

My life has been built around service coming from a military family. As a firefighter of 24 years, I've answered calls when my neighbors needed help most. I served as a Department of Defense contract firefighter to support our troops during Operation Iraqi Freedom. My experience as a firefighter taught me the importance of teamwork and accountability. It shaped my commitment to serving others with integrity, courage, and common sense. My various positions in the fire service, currently as a battalion operations captain and command staff, have given me experience in leadership and making sound decisions under pressure.

I understand the importance of hard work, personal responsibility, and living within your means. My budgeting experience will guide me during fiscal conversations and budgetary matters.

One of the biggest challenges Wyoming faces is that both the State and its citizens continue to face increased costs that started several years ago. Wyoming families are paying more for groceries, housing, insurance, utilities, and everyday necessities. At the same time, state and local governments are dealing with rising costs to provide essential services. We can't simply spend our way through these challenges—we have a responsibility to prioritize needs over wants, eliminate waste wherever possible, and ensure every taxpayer dollar is used wisely. This may yield savings for tax payers.

One of the biggest opportunities for Wyoming is our economy. Wyoming's energy, agriculture, mining, tourism, and small businesses are the backbone of our state. We should continue supporting these industries while creating an environment where entrepreneurs and new businesses can succeed. A strong economy means more good-paying jobs, a broader tax base, and greater financial stability for our state.

Access to affordable healthcare is one of Wyoming's biggest challenges, especially in our rural communities. The Legislature should work to reduce healthcare deserts by encouraging a growth in heatlhcare systems and servicecs in underserved areas. We should also look for ways to remove unnecessary barriers that limit competition among healthcare providers while maintaining high standards of care. Increased competition can improve access, shorten wait times, and help control costs for patients. The same principle applies to health insurance—we should encourage a more competitive insurance market that gives Wyoming families and small businesses more affordable choices. Our goal should be a healthcare system that is accessible, sustainable, and focused on the needs of patients, regardless of where they live in Wyoming.

I do not support selling public land unless there is an incredibly valid reason to do so.

Before considering any proposal to transfer ownership, we must carefully evaluate the financial impact, long-term management responsibilities, public access, and protections for future generations. Wyoming taxpayers deserve a full accounting of both the benefits and the risks before any major decision is made. As long as these concerns are adequately addressed and a transfer is beneficial to the taxpayer and the State, I would support transferring public land.

I support increasing Wyoming's voice in the management of our public lands and ensuring decisions are made with meaningful local input. Public lands are an important part of our heritage, economy, and way of life.

I believe property tax relief should be pursued in a way that is targeted, sustainable, and balanced with local government needs. Homeowners are feeling the pressure of rising property valuations and increasing tax bills.

At the same time, counties, cities, fire districts, school districts, and other special districts depend on property tax revenue to provide essential services like public safety, infrastructure, and education. If we reduce that funding without a plan, we simply shift the burden to those entities that rely on property taxes to fund services or force cuts that hurt communities.

The goal should not be to shift pressure from taxpayers to local governments, but to make the system more fair, predictable, and sustainable. Reductions in property tax revenue should be paired with responsible and stable replacement funding.

I support property tax relief, but it has to be done thoughtfully, with respect for both taxpayers and the local services they rely on every day.

The Legislature should keep the state predictable, competitive, and business-friendly, while avoiding unnecessary regulatory or tax burdens that discourage investment.

At the same time, economic development in Wyoming cannot be “one-size-fits-all.” What works in one county may not work in others. That’s why local control and local expertise are important so communities have a strong voice in shaping their own economic future.

The Legislature can help by investing in infrastructure like roads and broadband that support both rural and urban growth. It can support policies that attract and retain small businesses and entrepreneurs. It can and should ensure taxpayer dollars used for economic development are transparent, accountable, and results-driven.

Ultimately, the Legislature’s role is to remove barriers, strengthen core industries, and create an environment where Wyoming businesses can succeed and new opportunities can grow.

Wyoming’s system for monitoring campaign donations and expenditures should be simple, transparent, and low-burden for both candidates and the public. Candidates should be able to comply with reporting requirements without unnecessary administrative hurdles, while voters should be able to easily access and understand where campaign funding comes from and how it is spent.

Transparency is essential to public trust in elections. A strong system is one that allows citizens to clearly see who is financially supporting campaigns and provides timely, accessible information without requiring extensive effort or expertise to navigate. If reforms are needed, they should focus on usability, clarity, and accessibility of reporting—ensuring the system is both practical for candidates and meaningful for voters—while maintaining accountability and confidence in the integrity of Wyoming’s elections.