Virginia Can't Wait
The Economy Can't Wait
As Chairman of the Manassas City Economic Development committee I worked directly with city staff and community partners to bring quality jobs to our region. I'll bring this experience to Richmond and fight for quality jobs and a thriving economy so that every Virginian has an opportunity to excel.
We must:
- Reduce regulations/red tape on our small businesses
- Ensure state economic development resources go to support small businesses as much as they do larger ones
- Fully fund the RebuildVA Grant to help businesses still struggling with the impacts of COVID-19
- Remove college degree requirement from all state jobs that do not absolutely need them
Our Students, Parents and Teachers Can't Wait
I've spent years working with teachers, parents and the broader community - both as a City Councilman- and also as President of the Manassas City Public Schools Education Foundation. What my experience has taught is that policies that empower parents and teachers are always best- and top down bureaucracy should be avoided. We must also work to support the entire education continuum - from our public schools to our home school students.
- Support innovation in under-performing School Districts
- Give teacher's greater freedom to innovate and work with parents to respond to unique needs of each student
- Empower parents to guide their children's education
- Promote "truth in advertising" in higher education- so students know the clear cost of their education and earning potential for their degree
- Advance blended learning opportunities
- Champion career and technical education
- Support wrap-around and out of school programing
- Support college partnership LAB schools
Traffic Can't Wait
As a Councilman I supported common sense transportation, traffic and development solutions to improve the time you spend commuting.
- Support smart growth in the region opposing excessive high density housing
- Support continuation and expansion of remote work culture
- Ensure our region receives its fair share of transportation tax dollars
- Support widening of Rt. 28 and Godwin Extension
- Support VRE upgrades and expansion to include weekend service
Public Safety Can't Wait
Ensuring public safety is one of the top priorities of government at any level. We should strive to have the best paid, best trained and most respected law enforcement officers in the nation. We must never give in to partisan calls to defund the police. We must encourage community policing, ensure any school that wants an SRO has access to one and give law enforcement the right tools to help keep our communities safe.
Your Wallet Can't Wait
With skyrocketing inflation and an uncertain economy, we must do everything we can to support families in uncertain times. We must lower the tax burden on working families- from the gas pump to groceries.
The Rural Crescent Can't Wait
Prince William County is home to beautiful national parks, family farms, scenic views and recreation. We must protect and affirm the commitment we have made to these important areas. Economic development and housing can and will happen in Prince William County- but must come in such a way as to not encroach on our battlefields, and the rural crescent.
Our Veterans Can't Wait
Virginia is home to nearly 800,000 veterans- and many live and work in the 30th Senate District. We owe our active duty and former military, reservists, Nation Guard and their families not only our sincere gratitude but a clear plan of action to make Virginia the number one state in the Union for veterans.
Supporting Veterans and helping them find jobs is one reason I started Reliant Hiring Solutions- Veteran focused hiring remains one of our top priorities.
- Improve the transfer of military training to civilian certification
- Support veterans and mental health dockets in Virginia Courts
- Support and expand Virginia's Veteran's Care Centers
- Build partnerships to establish Veteran's legal and benefits clinics in all regions