On the Issues
The answers below were solicited from candidates via a written questionnaire created by WyoFile reporters and editors in June 2026. Responses are presented exactly as submitted, without fact-checking, wordsmithing or editing for grammar, punctuation or spelling errors.
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?
I live in Evanston. I have lived in Evanston for 43 years. I have lived in Wyoming my entire life. I was born in Evanston, Wy.
What age will you be on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2026?
73 but I feel like 60
Please tell the voters about yourself including your background and qualifications.
I’m a 5th generation lifelong resident who grew up on a ranch outside of Mt. View. We also ran a construction company where I learned valuable skills. I graduated from UW with an Education degree and taught and coached in Cheyenne, Lyman H.S. and Evanston H.S.for 40 years. I served 2 terms on the Evanston City Council and 2 terms in the Wyoming Senate. I have served on a number of local boards: Uinta Senior Center Board, EYC (Evanston Youth Board) SWOT (SW Outdoor Trails, Soroptimist Biard,etc.
What are the biggest challenges and opportunities facing Wyoming today? As a legislator, how would you address them?
Economic diversification, housing, health care, and outmigration of our youth.I think we need to look at incentives and better marketing to let people know we are open for business. We need to tout our low tax burden, and do a deep dive into why we aren’t getting more business and projects coming our way particularly in our smaller communities. We definitely need to be proactive with the housing and look at barriers that are affecting our growth. Healthcare is a tough one but I think the new funds coming from the health transformation could help if we are creative.
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?
We have to be proactive with the health transformation funds but we need to also bump up our Medicaid rates, and support our hospitals as best we can. Many of our issues are due to CMS regulations and insurance but the Legislature needs to think outside of the box to come up with solutions to those problems.
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 am NOT in favor of selling our public lands. They belong to the public. I will support any and all legislation to ensure that our public lands remain in public hands.
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 think we need to stop and really get the data from all of the property tax legislation we have passed in the last few years before we move on any other property tax legislation. We still don’t have enough data yet to see what the real impacts are to cities, counties, special districts, and schools before we jump from the frying pan into the fire.
What role, if any, should the Wyoming Legislature play in economic development?
We should be a part of the conversation. Even if the WBC is reformed or changed drastically the Legislature should have skin in the game along with funding issues. We need to encourage businesses to come to Wyoming and the Legislature can be an important stakeholder.
Explain your values when it comes to campaign donations. Does Wyoming's system for monitoring campaign donations and expenditures need reform?
The system we have probably needs some reforming. I think it would behoove whomever is the new Sec. of State along with input from the Legislature to take a deep dive into what other states do and come up with the best system possible. I think it’s ok to take donation as everything is much more expensive but those donations should never taint or affect your votes. If you remember always that you are working for the Wyoming people instead of outside interests then your votes can remain ethical and above board.
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