What I Believe

Empathy and kindness. Just be kind and understanding. I’ve made mistakes in this regard; we all have. Strive to be a better person every day.

Problem-solving. I like working with people to solve problems, not imposing my will on others. I’ve talked to many of you in the last two years who might have had views different from mine. Sometimes, you’ve persuaded me to change my mind. I love that. Much as I try to be an empty vessel, listen and understand, I’ve got to understand others first. That’s how you solve problems.

I don’t like taxes any more than you do. I work hard and like keeping my hard-earned money, but I do believe in paying my fair share. Also, I love saying I live in a state with no income or sales taxes.

I’m a small business owner, and chances are you are too. NH is full of people like us. Let’s allow our system to continue to help us flourish.

Our public schools are vital to our community, and as the Who said, “the kids are alright (sic).” School vouchers aren’t the answer. Think about how much strong schools impact our communities and social lives: sporting events, pride in our neighbors, even property values. Schools help us raise strong kids and imbue us with community pride. And guess what, the kids are doing better than you think.

Protect the environment and New Hampshire’s resources. Be the change you wish to see in this world and protect our great state and its residents from those who would pave paradise and pollute our waters.

Equality to help all of us. Most of us can trace our lineage to a place that wasn’t America. We’ve all got unique stories, challenges, and differences. Embrace them. The tapestry of life strengthens us.

Bodily autonomy. Why should I get to make decisions about what women can do with their bodies?

Knowing your vote counts and encouraging voter access, not repression. Enough said.

Making New Hampshire a place our kids want to come back to and settle down. It’s an amazing place and I am lucky to live here. Let’s make it somewhere they can come back to (just not living in our basements after graduation).

Together, we can create a New Hampshire that serves its citizens at every stage of their lives with the best schools in the country, ample jobs and housing for students after they have graduated college, clean rivers and oceans, recreation for four seasons, and opportunities for those to live their lives as they choose.