I spent three decades teaching in Bozeman classrooms. I've seen what our families are dealing with, not from headlines or the campaign trail, but from parent-teacher conferences, school board meetings, and hallway conversations. That's what drives my work in Helena.
After a career in the schools, I watched too many families struggle with rising housing costs, underfunded schools, and healthcare bills they couldn't afford. I ran for the legislature because our community deserved someone in Helena who understood those struggles firsthand. Now I'm running for re-election to finish the work we've started.
DONATEThirty years in Bozeman classrooms. Your representative in Helena.
Affordability. Accountability. For all of us.
Every vote I cast in Helena starts with a simple question: does this help the working families of House District 63? Here's where I've put that into practice.
Affordability is why I got into this fight, and it drives every decision I make in Helena. I fought for property tax relief and pushed back against policies that let out-of-state money drive up housing costs while Montana families fall behind. Working Montanans should be able to afford a home, utilities, childcare, and a dignified retirement in the communities they've helped build, and our tax dollars should reflect those priorities.
I didn't go to Helena to score political points. I work with anyone — regardless of party — who's willing to find practical solutions to real problems. That means listening to constituents, reading the bills, and voting based on what's best for our district, not what's best for a party platform.
I spent my career in public education because I believe every kid in Montana deserves a great school close to home. In the legislature, I helped pass the STARS Act to raise teacher pay and increase funding for local schools. When we invest in our teachers and our classrooms, we're investing in the future of our communities.
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