Fight for a Fair Tax System
We need a tax system that works for all of us, not just those with the most influence. I’ve introduced, passed and put into law legislation to increase the EITC to its original level and repealed the pension tax.
This is common-sense at any time. It’s even more important now that so many people are facing hardship. Our local businesses need support from Lansing to restore economic growth in the region.
True Support for Local Agriculture
Generations of family farms have built our Eaton County community. I grew up in a farming family, and I know how important it is to protect and promote the family farms throughout the 76th District.
In my first and second term as a Legislator, I was selected to sit on the Agriculture Committee. Family farms are some of the best run businesses across Michigan. Michigan must continue to protect our family farms and help them prosper as they work tirelessly to feed Michiganders, provide jobs and preserve our green spaces. In my third term, I chaired appropriations and earmarked $4 million dollars a year for Future Farmers of America, to ensure our children have the ability to learn about agriculture.
Improve Education in Eaton
It is our duty to equip children for the best possible future. To that end, I have worked tirelessly to guarantee that every child has full access to quality education and is equipped for success for all of their future pursuits.
As an elected school board member, I gained experience with the broad spectrum of issues impacting our schools and students today. As a Legislator, I have fought to increase funding for our school systems each term, more support for our incredible teachers, and the best outcomes for our students.
Protect our Senior Citizens
We need to do more to protect the health and finances of senior citizens in Michigan.
I sponsored and passed the bill to repeal the pension tax in Michigan. This tax was implemented in 2012 and was very harmful to Michigan residents 65 and older. Repealing this tax was the AARP’s #1 priority in Michigan, and I fought to ensure it got done.
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