John

You can place whatever political label you’d like on me, but I would rather tell you where I’m at in life… Some of my views have changed as I have lived, listened, and learned. Others may change in the future. This is simply where I stand today. Women should have the right to make their own choices about their bodies and their futures. I stand with the LGBTQ+ community. People should be free to live and love as they choose. It bothers me when someone waves a “Don’t Tread on Me” flag while trying to restrict another person’s freedom. We need a secure border and a fair, reasonable pathway to citizenship. Becoming an American should not take 10 years. Beans belong in chili. Always. Government should not control every part of our lives. It should support people and strengthen three essential pillars: public health, public safety, and public education. Marijuana should be legalized, and property taxes have become too high for too many families. Law enforcement has my strong support. Officers face difficult situations and sometimes carry the emotional weight of those moments for years. My years in public safety have also taught me the value of prevention. We should travel upstream and help people before distress becomes disaster. Responding will always be necessary, but preventing tragedy is better. Candy corn is not acceptable in any way. Businesses should be able to succeed, but not by squeezing the workers who helped create that success. When corporate profits climb, employees deserve fair wages and an opportunity to move forward, too. No one should go hungry in a country with our resources. That includes children, adults, families, and older people. America should remain a strong leader, but we cannot solve the world’s problems alone. Lasting change requires countries working together against those who choose to harm others. Public education dollars should remain with public education. Public schools serve every child, regardless of income, background, ability, or individual needs. Taxpayer money should strengthen those schools. Families are free to choose private education, but public funds should not pay for that private choice. Honesty and accountability should be expected from public officials. If they cannot openly explain what you are doing, perhaps they should reconsider doing it. Elected offices should have term limits. Serve, contribute, and then allow someone else the opportunity to lead. Diversity strengthens us. Different backgrounds and experiences help us see things we might otherwise miss. I would rather meet people with an open hand than a clenched fist. Healthcare should be available and affordable to anyone who needs it. Insurance, medical care, and prescription drugs cost too much, and a serious illness or injury should never financially destroy a family. No one should have to choose between seeing a doctor, filling a prescription, buying groceries, or keeping a roof over their head. When someone is hurting, we should care for them as a person and as our neighbor. Whenever we can, we should #HelpMore 🇺🇸