Our Mission

Government should do a few things well — and leave the rest to the people.

I’m running for Congress to restore the American Dream by cutting red tape, rebuilding small business, investing in infrastructure, and returning power to the people of Southwest Washington.

Too many politicians talk about protecting the American Dream.

Few understand what built it in the first place: small business growth, safe neighborhoods, and the infrastructure that connects us.

Southwest Washington doesn’t need more slogans. We need action. Our district has doubled in size, our towns are struggling to grow, and our roads and bridges are dangerously behind.

Here’s how we fix it:

🟥 GROWTH: Rebuilding the Middle Class Starts with Small Business
Small businesses create nearly two-thirds of all new jobs in America, yet Washington, D.C. treats them like second-class citizens. Overregulation, limited access to capital, and rising costs hit them hardest.

  • Cut red tape and regulatory costs that hit small businesses 36% harder than large corporations.

  • Expand access to loans and capital programs.

  • Create tax incentives for startups and rural entrepreneurs.

  • Invest in trade education and apprenticeships for next-generation jobs.

When small businesses thrive, the middle class grows. If we want opportunity in every corner of our district, Washington must be a partner — not a barrier.

🟦 SAFETY: Support Law Enforcement. Restore Public Safety.
No community can thrive if families and business owners don’t feel safe. Yet Washington State ranks dead last in the nation in police staffing, with violent crime up more than 12% in five years.

  • Fully fund local law enforcement and community policing.

  • Remove legal barriers that prevent officers from doing their jobs.

  • Increase federal grants for training, recruitment, and mental health support.

  • Crack down on organized retail theft and drug trafficking.

Safe neighborhoods aren’t negotiable — they’re the foundation of strong communities and strong economies.

🟨 TRANSPORTATION: Modern Infrastructure for a Growing District
Our district spans 210 miles along the Columbia River, yet we have only four bridge crossings. Since the I-205 bridge opened in 1982, our population has exploded to nearly 800,000 — but our infrastructure hasn’t kept up.

  • Invest in new bridge crossings to ease congestion and support freight.

  • Upgrade deteriorating roads to handle today’s commercial traffic.

  • Streamline permitting to speed critical projects.

  • Secure federal funding for fast-growing districts like ours.

Infrastructure is more than roads and bridges — it connects people to opportunity, keeps communities safe, and powers long-term growth.

🟩 HOUSING: Restoring the American Dream of Homeownership

Owning a home has always been central to the American Dream, yet today’s first-time buyers face crushing barriers. Skyrocketing prices, limited supply, and competition from private equity firms have pushed too many working families out of the market.

In Southwest Washington, the shortage of affordable homes isn’t just a family problem — it’s an economic problem. Without housing, we can’t grow our workforce, attract investment, or keep young people in our communities.

We must:

  • Expand supply with smart incentives. Encourage the construction of duplexes and triplexes in Opportunity Zones, while ensuring they go to first-time buyers instead of Wall Street firms.

  • Prioritize working families. Limit federal housing incentives for private equity purchases that drive up costs and price out residents.

  • Cut red tape. Streamline permitting and zoning requirements so builders can deliver homes faster and at lower cost.

  • Reform federal lending rules. Make it easier for first-time buyers to qualify for mortgages with fair terms.

Washington should help families put down roots — not make homeownership a privilege for the few.

🟪 EDUCATION: Every Path Should Lead to Opportunity

Education should prepare young people for real life — not just test scores. Yet in Washington State, families too often feel like they’re stuck with a one-size-fits-all system that doesn’t reflect their values or prepare their children for tomorrow’s economy.

College isn’t the only path. Our district needs strong trade schools, apprenticeships, and community-based programs that open doors to good jobs and self-reliance. Parents also deserve a voice in what their children are taught, free from top-down ideology.

We must:

  • Invest in trade and apprenticeship programs that connect education to real-world jobs.

  • Protect parental rights in education — parents should know what’s being taught and have a say.

  • Expand local control and choice, ensuring schools serve families and communities first.

  • Secure fair federal funding so rural and small-town schools aren’t left behind.

Education is about preparing the next generation to succeed — whether they go to college, learn a trade, serve their community, or start a business.

🔔 Conclusion: A Mission That Matters

The American Dream doesn’t need to be reinvented. It needs to be reignited — by putting our focus back on what works: local businesses, safe neighborhoods, and the infrastructure that helps families and communities grow.

That’s the mission.
That’s what I’m fighting for.
And I hope you’ll fight for it with me.