We must get our taxes under control.
• I will fight for us to lower or eliminated taxes where possible.
• I will work to eliminate tax credits that aren’t returning investment in the state.
• I will not support an unreasonable gasoline tax.
• I will work for better solution for property taxes and homestead exemptions that make sense.
• I will recommend a Tax Summit to analyze our tax structure and rewrite the Ohio Tax Code.
• Develop legislation to begin a methodical rebuilding, not restructuring, of streets throughout the district.
• I will fight to secure funding for rebuilding streets that are beyond repair.
• I will fight to secure funding to improve drainage especially replacing smaller, inadequate and outdated pipes with larger pipes to accommodate the development and population growth that occurred since the original pipes were laid.
As the father of two young children, I know now that we must begin educating our children early. In fact, for those who are not provided early childhood education, they may fall behind by age five with no means to catch up.
• I will work to protect early education funding and add additional funding to provide high quality childcare.
• I will establish a tax credit for parents to use towards early education spending.
• I will continue to strongly support education initiatives to ensure teacher accountability.
• I will continue to promote school choice.
• Re-Think and New Approach to funding of our Public Library Systems.
Countless women have shattered glass ceilings and proven their prowess on various athletic platforms. It is indeed an empowering sight to witness their determination, hard work, and resilience in breaking barriers and defying societal norms.
Biological differences between men and women, particularly in terms of muscle mass, bone structure, and hormone levels, cannot be ignored. These discrepancies give men, even those who have transitioned to female, a physiological advantage over their female counterparts. Allowing transgender women to compete in women’s sports without implementing appropriate regulations jeopardizes the fairness and inclusivity of these competitions.
Moreover, it is not only about preserving fair competition, but also about safeguarding the opportunities available to women in sports. Female athletes have fought long and hard for their place in the sporting arena, and they deserve a level playing field where their hard work and talent can be recognized and celebrated.
Allowing transgender women, who have experienced the physical advantages associated with male biology, to compete against cisgender women can potentially discourage female athletes and deter young girls from pursuing their dreams in sports.
