Do you agree adequate funding of public schools beyond the “silo method” should be a priority for legislators?

Yes! Ensuring our public schools are adequately funded should be a priority for the legislature. Wyoming has a constitutional obligation to provide a quality education to every student, regardless of where they live. Funding should reflect the actual cost of educating students, rather than relying solely on rigid funding silos that limit flexibility and fail to address local needs. At the same time, taxpayers deserve accountability and transparency to ensure education dollars are being spent effectively in the classroom. I support a balanced approach that provides stable, predictable funding for schools while empowering local districts to address their unique challenges and priorities.

Will you support legislation to restore funding for the summer school lunch program?

Yes. I support restoring funding for summer meal programs for children who depend on school meals during the academic year, particularly in communities where food insecurity is a challenge. No child should go hungry simply because school is out for the summer. At the same time, I would want to ensure the program is administered efficiently, targets those most in need, and minimizes waste and bureaucracy so taxpayer dollars are used responsibly.

Do you support or oppose the “Wyoming Homeowner’s Primary Residence Property Tax Exemption Initiative (2026)?”

I do not support the proposed 50% primary residence property tax exemption initiative because it does not include a responsible plan to replace the revenue that local communities depend on. Property tax relief is an important issue, and I believe Wyoming homeowners deserve meaningful and sustainable solutions. However, cutting property taxes without a backfill mechanism would create significant funding challenges for local governments, schools, fire departments, special districts, and other essential services.

Do you agree cities and towns need more funding than is currently provided by the legislature?

Yes. I believe local governments need adequate resources to provide essential services, and I support exploring increased direct distribution to cities and towns to give communities greater flexibility and local control over how those funds are used. Strong local control, coupled with accountability to taxpayers, enables solutions tailored to the needs of each Wyoming community.

Do you agree Police, Fire and EMS services need more funding than is currently provided by the legislature?

Yes. Fire and EMS services are essential to protecting Wyoming communities, especially in rural areas where response times can be longer, and volunteer departments face increasing demands and rising costs. I believe the Legislature should work with local communities to ensure these services have the resources they need to keep residents safe.

Do you support or oppose selling state lands?

Oppose

Do you support or oppose selling federal lands?

Oppose

Do you agree the legislature should allocate more funding to supporting rural health care, such as higher Medicaid subsidies for hospitals?

Yes, I believe Wyoming must do more to support rural healthcare and ensure our communities have access to quality medical care. Rural hospitals and clinics are struggling with workforce shortages, increasing costs, and limited access to specialists, and we need more doctors, nurses, and healthcare providers practicing in our state.

Do you agree Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) needs more funding than is currently provided by the legislature?

Yes. Wyoming depends on a safe and reliable transportation system to support our economy, energy industry, agriculture, tourism, and daily life. Our large geographic area, harsh winters, and extensive highway network create unique challenges for maintaining roads, bridges, and critical infrastructure. WYDOT is facing a significant long-term funding shortfall; ignoring that reality will only make future repairs more expensive and place additional strain on local communities and businesses that depend on reliable transportation infrastructure.

Do you support or oppose efforts to cut funding for the University of Wyoming?

Oppose

Will you support the ongoing efforts to diversify the Wyoming economy by adequately funding the Wyoming Business Council?

Yes. Wyoming’s long-term economic stength depends on continuing to diversify our economy while building on our traditional industries such as energy, agriculture, and mining. The WBC plays an important role in supporting business development, attracting investment, encouraging entrepreneurship, and helping communities create new economic opportunities. I also believe those investments should come with increased oversight, transparency, and accountability to ensure taxpayer dollars are producing measurable results for Wyoming communities and businesses.

Will you oppose efforts to change Wyoming’s system of merit-based appointment of judges?

Yes. I support Wyoming’s current merit-based judicial appointment system and would oppose efforts to replace it. Selecting judges based on qualifications and experience helps preserve judicial independence and public confidence in our courts.