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The 14 Issues for the 14th - Policy Platform - In Depth

THE 14 ISSUES:

 

  • #1 - Cost of Living, Wages & Economic Security
     
  • #2 - Health & Wellness
     
  • #3 - Government Accountability, Ethics & Anti-Corruption
     
  • #4 - Foreign Policy, Peace & Veterans
     
  • #5 - Environment, Energy & Public Health
     
  • #6 - Civil & Constitutional Rights
     
  • #7 - Children, Families & Education
     
  • #8 - Housing, Cost of Living & Economic Stability
     
  • #9 - Food Access, Healthcare Access & Community Well-Being
     
  • #10 - Infrastructure, Mobility & Community Investment
     
  • #11 - Public Safety, Justice & Community Well-Being
     
  • #12 - Voting, Democracy & Civic Participation
     
  • #13 - Small Business, Local Economy & Fair Competition
     
  • #14 - AI, Automation & the Future of Work




ISSUE #1 - COST OF LIVING, WAGES & ECONOMIC SECURITY


Lower Prices. Higher Pay. Real Security.


Personal Quote


“A full-time job should be enough to live with dignity — and if it isn’t, the system is broken.”


Core Reality


Working families are being crushed from every direction.


*Groceries cost more.
*Housing costs more.
*Utilities cost more.
*Healthcare costs more.


Yet wages have not kept up — even as productivity and corporate profits have soared.

This is not the result of laziness or bad choices.
It is the result of a rigged economic system, where corporate oligarchies control pricing, suppress wages, and shift costs onto everyday people.


The economy is growing — but most people are falling behind.


That is not an accident.
It is policy failure.


The Promise


I will fight to lower the cost of living, raise wages toward a thriving wage, and restore economic security for working people and families in Georgia’s 14th District.


No one who works full time should struggle to survive.
No family should live one emergency away from collapse.


Raise Pay — Everywhere, for Everyone


Work must pay — not just barely survive.


  • Ensure workers in Georgia’s 14th earn a living wage that moves quickly toward a thriving wage
     
  • Support wage growth across the local economy — for everyone, not just government-funded jobs
     
  • Protect workers’ ability to organize and negotiate fair pay
     

If work creates value, workers deserve their fair share.


Lower Everyday Costs


Families are being squeezed by costs they cannot control.

I will work to:


  • Reduce price-gouging and price-setting by dominant corporations
     
  • Lower grocery, utility, and fuel costs by increasing transparency and competition
     
  • Stop private deals that shift energy and infrastructure costs from corporations onto households
     

Lowering costs is just as important as raising pay — families need both.


Housing, Utilities & Basic Necessities


Economic security begins with stable shelter and affordable essentials.


  • Treat housing as a basic human need — not a speculative asset
     
  • Push for policies that stabilize rents and expand affordable housing supply
     
  • Hold utilities accountable so families are not forced to subsidize corporate deals, including energy-hungry AI data centers that drive up local rates
     

No one should be priced out of their own community.


Jobs That Build the Future


Economic security depends on real, lasting jobs.


  • Rebuild manufacturing and local production using clean, future-ready technologies
     
  • Support electric mobility, transportation manufacturing, and next-generation energy industries
     
  • Strengthen small businesses so they can thrive — not be crushed by corporate dominance
     

Good jobs should exist where people live, not only where corporations extract profit.


Economic Fairness & Corporate Accountability


The problem is not success — it is abuse.


  • End special treatment for corporate oligarchies that rig markets
     
  • Enforce fair competition so small businesses and workers can compete
     
  • Make sure economic growth benefits communities — not just shareholders
     

A fair economy rewards work, innovation, and contribution — not exploitation.


What This Means for Georgia’s 14th District


  • Pay that keeps up with real life
     
  • Lower costs for essentials families rely on
     
  • Stronger local businesses and manufacturing
     
  • Fewer families living on the edge
     

Economic security should be the foundation of a good life — not a luxury.


The Principle


If people work hard and play by the rules, they should be able to live with dignity, security, and hope for the future.



ISSUE #2 - HEALTHCARE & A UNIVERSAL WELLNESS SYSTEM


Care That Keeps People Healthy — Not a System That Profits From Sickness


Personal Quote


“We don’t have a healthcare system in America — we have a sick-care system. It treats symptoms, not health, and it bankrupts families in the process.”


Core Reality


America spends more on healthcare than any nation on Earth — yet our outcomes are worse, our life expectancy is declining, and millions of families live in fear of medical bills.

This is not a failure of doctors or nurses.
It is a failure of a system designed around profit extraction, not human health.

Our current system:


  • Waits until people are sick
     
  • Treats symptoms instead of causes
     
  • Keeps people dependent on expensive drugs
     
  • Ties healthcare to employment
     
  • Bankrupts families through no fault of their own
     

This is not healthcare.
It is corporate-driven sick care.


The Promise


I will fight to replace our broken sick-care system with a Universal Wellness System that guarantees care for everyone, focuses on prevention and mental health, and lowers costs for families and employers.


Health should be a right — not a luxury or a gamble.


A Universal Wellness System


A true healthcare system should keep people well, not just treat them when they’re already sick.

A Universal Wellness System means:


  • Guaranteed access to care for every person
     
  • A foundation built on prevention, primary care, and early intervention
     
  • Strong mental health support treated as essential healthcare
     
  • Freedom to choose doctors — without fear of financial ruin
     

This system can be implemented through a Medicare-for-All–style framework, while being clearly focused on wellness, prevention, and long-term health, not corporate billing.


Ending the Profit-Driven Model


The current system is designed to maximize revenue — not outcomes.

I will work to:


  • End price-gouging by pharmaceutical and insurance corporations
     
  • Reduce administrative waste that drives up costs
     
  • Remove incentives that reward sickness over health
     
  • Ensure transparency in pricing and outcomes
     

Healthcare dollars should go to care, not corporate middlemen.


Mental Health Is Healthcare


Mental health has been treated as secondary for far too long.

A Universal Wellness System must include:


  • Guaranteed access to mental health services
     
  • Early support to prevent crisis and addiction
     
  • Community-based care that reduces isolation
     
  • An end to stigma and barriers to treatment
     

Healthy communities require healthy minds.


Lower Costs, Better Outcomes


Prevention costs less than crisis care — and real health depends on how people live every day, not just what happens in a doctor’s office.

A true wellness system prioritizes:


  • Quality sleep, which is foundational to physical health, mental clarity, and disease prevention
     
  • Stress management, including work-life balance, mental health support, and reducing chronic financial anxiety
     
  • Strong social connection and community, which are essential to emotional well-being and long-term health
     
  • Nutrition, movement, and preventive screenings
     
  • Early intervention before illness becomes chronic
     

By focusing on the full picture of human health — body, mind, and community — we can:


  • Lower overall healthcare spending
     
  • Reduce chronic disease and mental health crises
     
  • Improve quality of life and longevity
     
  • Free families from crushing medical debt
     

This approach is not radical.

It is common sense, evidence-based, and focused on keeping people well — not keeping them paying.


What This Means for Georgia’s 14th District


  • No more choosing between care and rent
     
  • Lower premiums and out-of-pocket costs
     
  • Better access in rural and underserved areas
     
  • Healthier families and communities
     

Healthcare should bring peace of mind — not constant anxiety.


The Principle


A system that profits from sickness will never create a healthy society.
Healthcare should exist to help people live well — not to extract wealth from their suffering.



ISSUE #3 — GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY, ETHICS & ANTI-CORRUPTION

 


Public Service Should Be Service — Not Self-Enrichment


Personal Quote


“The biggest divide in America is not left versus right — it’s a government captured by money and power instead of the people it serves.”


Core Reality


The greatest threat to our democracy is not partisanship — it is corruption.

Too many elected and appointed officials no longer represent the people who vote for them.
They represent corporate donors, lobbyists, and special interests who fund campaigns, write legislation, and profit from insider access.


This is why:


  • Costs keep rising no matter who is in power
     
  • Popular reforms never seem to pass
     
  • Trust in government continues to collapse
     

This is not democracy malfunctioning.
It is democracy being systematically undermined.


The Promise


I will hold all elected and appointed officials accountable to their oath to the Constitution, end legalized corruption, and return government to the people it is meant to serve.


Public office is a responsibility — not a business model.


Ending Money Control in Politics


Corruption is built into the system through money.


I will fight to:


  • Overturn Citizens United and remove corporate money from elections
     
  • Ban corporate and billionaire domination of political campaigns
     
  • Require full, real-time transparency for all political donations
     
  • Expand public financing and small-donor matching to amplify grassroots voices
     

Elections should be decided by voters — not by who writes the biggest check.


Open, Fair & Competitive Elections


Democracy works best when voters have real choices.


I support:


  • Open primaries so voters — not parties — decide who advances
     
  • Ranked-choice voting to reward honesty and broad support
     
  • Equal access to public airwaves so candidates can communicate without massive fundraising
     

The public owns the public airwaves.
They should serve democracy — not just advertisers.


Ban Congressional Stock Trading


No one should be allowed to profit from the laws they help write.


I support:


  • A total ban on members of Congress trading individual stocks
     
  • Strong enforcement and real penalties for violations
     

Public office should never be a pathway to insider wealth.


Breaking the Revolving Door


The revolving door between government, corporations, and lobbyists fuels corruption.


I will work to:


  • End private, closed-door lobbying by corporate interests
     
  • Require all advocacy affecting legislation to occur transparently and publicly
     
  • Impose strict bans on officials moving between regulatory agencies and the industries they regulate
     

Influence should be public, accountable, and open — or not exist at all.


Term Limits With Experience — Not Careerism


Government needs experience — not permanent political classes.


I support:


  • House of Representatives: 3 terms (6 years)
     
  • U.S. Senate: 2 terms (12 years)
     
  • Lifetime cap in Congress: 18 total years across both chambers
     

Public service should be a chapter of life — not a lifelong entitlement.


Fitness, Ethics & Accountability


Holding public office requires responsibility and capability.


I support:


  • Strong ethics rules with real enforcement
     
  • Independent oversight and accountability mechanisms
     
  • Regular health and cognitive fitness evaluations for senior federal officials
     

No one is above the law.
No position excuses misconduct.


What This Means for Georgia’s 14th District


  • Representatives who answer to voters — not donors
     
  • Laws that work for families instead of corporate loopholes
     
  • Government that earns trust instead of demanding it
     
  • Accountability for officials who betray their oath
     

When corruption is removed, progress becomes possible.


The Principle


No one is above the law.
Public power must serve the public — always.



ISSUE #4 — FOREIGN POLICY, PEACE & VETERANS


Strength Through Restraint, Responsibility, and Care for Those Who Serve


Personal Quote


“America should be strong enough to defend itself, wise enough to avoid unnecessary wars, and honorable enough to care for every person it sends into harm’s way.”
Core Reality


For decades, the United States has been drawn into endless foreign conflicts with unclear goals, shifting justifications, and devastating human costs.


Too often, war has become the default tool of foreign policy rather than the last resort.


The consequences are real:


*American lives lost or permanently changed
*Families and communities carrying lifelong trauma
*Trillions of dollars spent while basic needs at home go unmet
*Veterans returning to a system that fails to fully support them


Strength is not measured by how often a nation goes to war.
It is measured by judgment, restraint, and responsibility.


The Promise


I will support a foreign policy that prioritizes peace, diplomacy, and defense — not aggression or endless intervention.


The United States should never enter aggressive wars.

Military force should only be used defensively, when the United States or our treaty allies are directly attacked or face an imminent threat.


War must always be the last resort — not the first response.


Defensive Use of Military Force


I support a clear, disciplined doctrine:


*The United States will defend itself if attacked
*The United States will honor its treaty obligations, including NATO, if allies are attacked
*The United States will not initiate wars of choice, regime-change conflicts, or open-ended military occupations


Every use of force must have:


*A clear mission
*A defined endpoint
*Congressional authorization
*Transparent accountability to the American people


If these conditions are not met, military action should not proceed.


Ending Endless Wars and Reckless Intervention


America’s strength is undermined by permanent war.


I will work to:


*End unauthorized and open-ended military engagements
*Reassert Congress’s constitutional authority over declarations of war
*Prioritize diplomacy, conflict prevention, and international cooperation
*Reduce the influence of defense contractors and profit-driven war incentives on foreign policy decisions


War should never be a business model.


Veterans as a Foreign Policy Responsibility


Sending someone to serve is not just a military decision — it is a lifelong moral obligation.


If the nation asks someone to risk their life, the nation must commit to caring for them for life.


I believe:


*There should not be a single homeless veteran in the United States — period
*Veterans should be guaranteed stable housing for life
*Veterans should receive comprehensive healthcare, including mental health care, without bureaucratic barriers
*Veterans’ families should receive strong support during and after service


Caring for veterans is not charity.
It is a debt owed.


National Security Begins at Home


A nation is strongest when its people are secure.


True national security includes:


*Economic security for working families
*Strong infrastructure and energy independence
*Resilient communities and a healthy population
*Trust between citizens and their government


A country that neglects its people at home cannot sustainably lead abroad.


What This Delivers for Georgia’s 14th District


*Fewer families burdened by endless war and repeated deployments
*Real accountability for decisions that send Americans into harm’s way
*Guaranteed dignity, housing, and care for veterans who return home
*A foreign policy that reflects the values of restraint, responsibility, and honor


Peace is not weakness.
It is wisdom.


The Principle


America should be strong enough to defend itself,
humble enough to avoid unnecessary war,
and committed enough to care for every veteran for life.




ISSUE #5 — ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY & PUBLIC HEALTH


Clean Air, Clean Water, and Energy That Serves the People


Personal Quote


“Protecting the environment isn’t about ideology — it’s about protecting our health, our communities, and our future.”
 

Core Reality


Environmental damage is not an abstract problem.
It shows up in people’s bodies, their water, their air, and their medical bills.


In many parts of Georgia’s 14th District, families are living with:


*Contaminated water, including PFAS and other forever chemicals
*Air pollution linked to higher rates of asthma, cancer, and chronic illness
*Aging energy infrastructure that raises costs without improving reliability
*Utility systems that prioritize corporate profit over public health

*Pollution drives healthcare costs up.

It shortens lives.
And it disproportionately harms rural and working-class communities.


Environmental harm is a public health crisis.


The Promise


I will fight for clean air, clean water, and an energy system that protects public health, lowers costs, and serves communities — not corporate monopolies.


Environmental protection and economic security must go hand in hand.

No community should have to choose between jobs and health.


Clean Water and Environmental Cleanup


Access to clean water is non-negotiable.


I will work to:


*Aggressively address PFAS and other forever-chemical contamination
*Hold polluters accountable for cleanup costs instead of shifting the burden to taxpayers
*Strengthen water testing, transparency, and public notification standards
*Protect groundwater, rivers, and local water supplies as essential infrastructure


If a company pollutes a community, that company should pay to fix it.


Clean Energy That Lowers Costs


Energy policy should reduce household bills — not increase them.


I support:


*Expanding clean energy sources that are practical and effective for this region, including solar and next-generation energy technologies
*Modernizing the electric grid to improve reliability and reduce long-term costs
*Preventing private energy deals that allow large corporate users to buy discounted power while passing costs onto families and small businesses
*Protecting consumers from rate hikes tied to energy-hungry developments, including large-scale data centers


Energy systems should work for the people who depend on them every day.


Community Energy and Public Accountability


Utilities are essential services — not luxury products.


I will work to:


*Increase transparency and oversight of utility companies
*Explore cooperative and publicly accountable energy models where communities have a real voice
*Ensure energy decisions prioritize reliability, affordability, and public health


When people have a stake in their energy systems, outcomes improve.


Clean Jobs and Environmental Responsibility


Environmental protection can and should create good jobs.


I support:


*Clean manufacturing and environmental remediation jobs that pay living wages
*Local hiring and workforce development tied to cleanup and infrastructure projects
Ensuring environmental investments strengthen local economies instead of extracting wealth


Protecting the environment and supporting workers are not competing goals.


What This Delivers for Georgia’s 14th District


*Cleaner drinking water and healthier communities
*Lower long-term healthcare costs linked to pollution exposure
*More reliable and affordable energy
*Jobs that protect health while building the future
*Communities empowered instead of exploited


Environmental health is community health.


The Principle


Clean air and clean water are basic rights.

Energy should serve the public.

A healthy environment is the foundation of a healthy society.




ISSUE #6 — CIVIL & CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS


Equal Protection, Personal Freedom, and the Rule of Law


Personal Quote


“Our rights are not favors granted by politicians — they are guarantees that protect every person equally.”
 

Core Reality


Civil and constitutional rights are the foundation of a free society.

Yet across the country, those rights are increasingly treated as conditional — applied differently depending on politics, wealth, or who someone is.


When rights are weakened for one group, they are weakened for everyone.

Freedom is not selective.
Equal protection under the law is not optional.


The Promise


I will defend the Constitution, protect civil liberties, and ensure equal protection under the law for all Americans — without exception.


Government exists to protect rights, not to decide whose rights matter.


Bodily Autonomy and Medical Decision-Making


Medical decisions should be guided by medical judgment and personal conscience — not political interference.


I support:


*Protecting personal bodily autonomy within clear, medically grounded limits
*Respecting fetal viability standards based on medical consensus, with a responsible framework centered around early-term access and later-term care guided by medical necessity
*Ensuring that women are not criminalized or politicized for private medical decisions
*Reducing the number of abortions by addressing root causes — economic insecurity, lack of healthcare, lack of support — rather than punishment


The goal should be fewer crises, fewer desperate choices, and more healthy families — not government control.


Equal Protection and Freedom From Discrimination


The Constitution promises equal protection under the law.


I will defend:


*Freedom from discrimination in employment, housing, healthcare, and public life
*Equal treatment for every American, regardless of background, identity, or belief
*The right to live safely, openly, and without fear of harassment or violence


Protecting equal rights is not about elevating one group above another.
It is about ensuring the law applies fairly to everyone.


Freedom of Speech, Belief, and Conscience


A free society requires open expression and honest disagreement.


I support:


*Strong protections for free speech and peaceful assembly
*Religious freedom without using belief as a justification to harm or exclude others
*The right to disagree without government retaliation or censorship


Freedom means protecting speech we agree with — and speech we do not.


Privacy and Due Process


Liberty depends on limits to government power.


I will defend:


*Strong protections against warrantless surveillance and data abuse
*Due process rights in all legal and administrative proceedings
*Limits on government intrusion into private lives without clear justification and oversight


A government powerful enough to violate privacy without restraint is a threat to freedom.


What This Delivers for Georgia’s 14th District


*Equal protection under the law for every resident
*Personal freedoms protected without political interference
*A community where differences are handled through law, not fear or force
*Rights defended consistently, not selectively


Freedom works best when it applies to everyone.


The Principle


The Constitution belongs to all of us.
Rights are not partisan.
Equal protection is the foundation of a free and just society.




ISSUE #7 — CHILDREN, FAMILIES & EDUCATION


Protecting Kids, Supporting Parents, and Preparing the Next Generation


Personal Quote


“Our children are not products, and their attention is not for sale. Education should help kids grow — not overwhelm them.”
 

Core Reality


Children today are growing up in an environment their parents never faced.


*Phones in classrooms.
*Algorithms designed to hijack attention.
*Social media platforms engineered for addiction.
*Constant digital pressure during critical stages of development.


At the same time, families are under stress:


*Rising costs
*Long work hours
*Limited support systems
*Schools asked to do more with fewer resources


This is not a failure of parents or teachers.
It is a failure of policy to keep pace with reality.


The Promise


I will support policies that protect children’s development, strengthen families, and ensure education prepares students for life — not just tests.


Children deserve space to learn, grow, and build real human connection.


Healthy Learning Environments


Classrooms should be places of focus, safety, and engagement.


I support:


*Phone-free classrooms during the school day so students can concentrate and connect
*Clear, consistent school policies that support teachers and reduce distractions
*Learning environments that prioritize critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration


Education works best when students are present — mentally and emotionally.


Protecting Children in the Digital Age


Technology should serve children — not exploit them.


I support:


*Age-appropriate limits on social media access, including restrictions for children under 16
*Parental consent and oversight for older teens
*Strong accountability for platforms that design addictive systems targeting minors
*Data privacy protections for children and families


Child development must come before corporate profit.


Supporting Parents and Families


Families are the foundation of a healthy society.


I support:


*Policies that give parents real tools and authority to guide their children’s development
*Resources that help families manage technology, education, and mental health challenges
*Respect for parental involvement without shifting the entire burden onto families alone


Parents should be supported — not left to fight billion-dollar platforms by themselves.


Education That Prepares Students for Life


Schools should prepare students for meaningful participation in society.


I support:


*Strong public education with local accountability
*Career and technical education alongside college pathways
*Teaching practical life skills, civic understanding, and critical thinking


Education should open doors — not narrow futures.


What This Delivers for Georgia’s 14th District


*Healthier learning environments for students
*Less distraction and stress in classrooms
*Better support for parents and teachers
*Students better prepared for adulthood, work, and citizenship


Protecting children protects the future.


The Principle


*Children deserve protection, not exploitation.
*Families deserve support, not blame.
*Education should build strong, capable, connected human beings.




ISSUE #8 — HOUSING, COST OF LIVING & ECONOMIC STABILITY


A Secure Home and a Stable Life Should Not Be a Luxury


Personal Quote


“In the richest country in the world, no one should be one missed paycheck away from losing their home.”
 

Core Reality


*Housing costs have exploded while wages lag behind.

*Rent is rising faster than pay.
*Homeownership is out of reach for many working families.
*Property taxes and insurance costs keep climbing.
*Speculation and corporate ownership are driving prices beyond what communities can afford.


Housing instability ripples through everything:


*Family stress
*Health problems
*Work disruption
*School instability for children


When people cannot afford to live where they work, the system is broken.


The Promise


I will fight to make housing stable, affordable, and secure — so families can build lives without constant fear of displacement or collapse.


Housing should be treated as a basic human need, not just a financial asset.


Housing as a Foundation of Stability


Economic security starts with a safe place to live.


I support:


*Expanding affordable housing supply to meet real community needs
*Policies that stabilize rents and prevent sudden, predatory increases
*Encouraging homeownership pathways for working families, not just investors
*Keeping people housed during temporary hardship instead of pushing families into crisis


Stable housing strengthens families, schools, and communities.


Ending Housing Speculation and Corporate Abuse


When housing becomes a commodity, communities suffer.


I will work to:


*Limit speculative buying that drives up prices and removes homes from local markets
*Increase transparency around corporate ownership of residential housing
*Protect tenants from unfair practices and retaliation
*Ensure housing policy serves residents — not distant shareholders


Homes should be lived in, not hoarded.


Utilities, Insurance, and Hidden Housing Costs


Housing costs go beyond rent or mortgages.


I support:


*Utility accountability so families are not forced to subsidize corporate deals or infrastructure costs
*Protection from excessive insurance and fee increases that make housing unaffordable
*Policies that prevent essential services from becoming profit traps


Affordability means addressing all the costs that come with keeping a home.


Preventing Homelessness Before It Happens


Homelessness is not inevitable.
It is the result of policy failure.


I support:


*Early intervention programs that keep people housed during job loss, illness, or family crisis
*Housing-first approaches that prioritize stability over punishment
*Strong coordination between housing, healthcare, and social services


Preventing homelessness costs less — and preserves dignity.


What This Delivers for Georgia’s 14th District


*More stable housing for working families and seniors
*Lower risk of displacement and homelessness
*Stronger, more connected communities
*Reduced strain on schools, hospitals, and local services


Housing stability creates community stability.


The Principle


A home is not a luxury.
It is the foundation of dignity, security, and opportunity.




ISSUE #9 — FOOD ACCESS, HEALTHCARE ACCESS & COMMUNITY WELL-BEING


Ending Food and Care Deserts, Strengthening Local Communities


Personal Quote


“No one should have to drive an hour to buy healthy food or see a doctor. Community well-being starts close to home.”
 

Core Reality


Across much of Georgia’s 14th District, access to basic necessities is uneven.


Many rural and small-town communities face:


*Food deserts where healthy, affordable groceries are scarce
*Limited access to primary care, mental health services, and wellness providers
*Long travel distances for routine appointments and preventive care
*Economic leakage as dollars leave the community instead of staying local


These gaps worsen health outcomes, raise costs, and strain families — especially seniors, children, and low-income households.


This is not a failure of individuals.
It is a failure of policy and investment.


The Promise


I will work to strengthen community well-being by expanding access to healthy food, local healthcare, and community-owned solutions that keep resources where people live.


Communities should not be dependent on distant corporations to meet basic needs.


Ending Food Deserts Through Community Solutions


Access to nutritious food is foundational to health.


I support:


*Expanding community-owned grocery cooperatives in underserved areas
*Supporting local farmers, producers, and regional food networks
*Incentivizing grocery access in rural and small-town communities
*Keeping food dollars circulating locally instead of extracting profit elsewhere


When communities own essential services, stability improves.


Expanding Local Healthcare and Wellness Access


Healthcare should be accessible — not distant.


I support:


*Expanding local clinics and wellness centers in underserved areas
*Supporting cooperative and community-based healthcare models where feasible
*Integrating primary care, mental health, and preventive services
*Reducing barriers to care caused by travel distance and provider shortages


Care works best when it is local, trusted, and continuous.


Community Ownership and Economic Resilience


Local ownership builds long-term strength.


I support:


*Community cooperatives for food, healthcare, and essential services
*Public-private partnerships that prioritize community benefit over extraction
*Policies that allow communities to shape solutions that fit their needs


Resilient communities are built from within.


Health, Dignity, and Prevention


Access to food and care is about more than convenience.


It affects:


*Chronic disease rates
*Mental health and stress
*Child development and learning
*Overall quality of life


Prevention costs less than crisis response — and dignity matters.


What This Delivers for Georgia’s 14th District


*Healthier communities with better access to food and care
*Reduced travel burdens for families and seniors
*Stronger local economies and community ownership
*Improved long-term health outcomes and lower costs


When communities thrive, everyone benefits.


The Principle


Health and dignity begin where people live.
Strong communities are built by meeting basic needs locally




ISSUE #10 — INFRASTRUCTURE, MOBILITY & COMMUNITY INVESTMENT


Connecting Communities, Creating Opportunity, Building the Future


Personal Quote


“Infrastructure should connect people to opportunity — not lock them out of it.”
 

Core Reality


Much of our infrastructure was built for a different time and a different economy.


In Georgia’s 14th District, many communities face:


*Limited transportation options outside of cars
*Rural isolation that makes jobs, healthcare, and education harder to reach
*Aging roads, bridges, and utility systems
*Infrastructure decisions made far away, without local input


When infrastructure fails, costs rise — in time, money, health, and opportunity.


Infrastructure is not just concrete and wires.
It is how communities function.


The Promise


I will fight for infrastructure investments that serve people first, strengthen local economies, and give communities real ownership and voice.


Infrastructure should create opportunity where people live — not extract value and move on.


Community Greenways and Local Mobility Networks


Transportation should be affordable, accessible, and flexible.


I support:


*Developing Community Greenway networks that safely connect towns, neighborhoods, schools, workplaces, and services
*Supporting low-speed mobility options such as electric bikes, scooters, and neighborhood electric vehicles
*Building charging and support infrastructure that enables clean, affordable transportation
*Reducing transportation costs while increasing access for people who cannot or should not have to rely on cars


Mobility expands opportunity — especially in rural and small-town communities.


Regional Energy Infrastructure and Fusion Innovation


Energy infrastructure should be forward-looking and community-centered.


I support:


*Investing in next-generation energy research and deployment, including fusion power, as a long-term solution for clean, reliable energy
*Using regional energy projects to create skilled jobs and keep energy dollars local
*Ensuring that future energy infrastructure prioritizes affordability, reliability, and public benefit


Energy independence strengthens communities and national security.


Utilities That Serve the Public


Utilities are essential services — not luxury markets.


I support:


*Strong oversight of utility companies to protect consumers from unfair rate increases
*Preventing private deals that shift infrastructure costs from corporations onto households
*Exploring cooperative and publicly accountable utility models where appropriate
*Ensuring communities have a voice in decisions that affect essential services


Public necessities should serve the public.


Infrastructure That Builds Local Economies


Infrastructure investment should strengthen communities, not bypass them.


I support:


*Local hiring and workforce development tied to infrastructure projects
*Prioritizing projects that improve quality of life and economic resilience
*Ensuring long-term maintenance and sustainability, not short-term fixes


Infrastructure should leave communities stronger than it found them.


What This Delivers for Georgia’s 14th District


*Lower transportation costs and better access to jobs and services
*Cleaner, more affordable mobility options
*Energy investments that create jobs and protect the environment
*Infrastructure decisions shaped by local needs — not distant interests


Strong infrastructure connects people to opportunity.


The Principle


Infrastructure should unite communities,
expand opportunity,
and serve the public good — now and for generations to come.




ISSUE #11 — PUBLIC SAFETY, JUSTICE & COMMUNITY WELL-BEING

Safety With Accountability, Justice With Humanity


Personal Quote


“Public safety means protecting people — not just enforcing laws. Justice must be fair, effective, and worthy of public trust.”
 

Core Reality


Communities need to be safe to thrive.
But safety breaks down when justice systems lose legitimacy, fairness, or accountability.


Across the country, people see:


*Under-resourced law enforcement asked to handle mental health crises
*Over-policing of some communities and under-protection of others
*Victims left without support
*Justice systems that punish poverty instead of preventing harm


Public safety and justice are not opposites.
They must work together — or both fail.


The Promise


I will support public safety policies that reduce violence, protect communities, respect constitutional rights, and focus on prevention as well as accountability.


Safety should be measured by outcomes — not by fear or force alone.


Smart, Community-Based Public Safety


Effective safety starts with trust.


I support:


*Well-trained, accountable law enforcement focused on serious crime and community protection
*Clear standards, transparency, and oversight to build public confidence
*Alternative response teams for mental health and substance-use crises
*Policies that allow police to focus on safety — not social service gaps


When communities trust those who protect them, everyone is safer.


Justice That Is Fair and Effective


Justice must be consistent and proportional.


I support:


*Equal treatment under the law, regardless of wealth or status
*Sentencing and bail policies that focus on public safety — not punishment for poverty
*Rehabilitation and reentry programs that reduce repeat offenses
*Victim-centered approaches that prioritize healing and accountability


Justice should reduce harm — not perpetuate it.


Prevention Over Reaction


The safest communities invest early.


I support:


*Violence prevention programs that address root causes
*Youth engagement, education, and opportunity as crime prevention
*Mental health care, addiction treatment, and community support services
*Coordination between housing, healthcare, and public safety systems


Prevention saves lives and resources.


Veterans and Public Safety


When veterans return home, the responsibility shifts to us. Failing to provide care and support puts veterans — and communities — at risk.


I support:


*Mental health and transition support for veterans entering civilian life
*Ensuring veterans receive care before crises become emergencies
*Honoring service with real support — not neglect


Supporting veterans is a public safety priority.


What This Delivers for Georgia’s 14th District


*Safer neighborhoods built on trust and accountability
*Better outcomes for victims, families, and communities
*Reduced strain on law enforcement and emergency services
*Justice systems that work — and are trusted


Safety and justice must reinforce each other.


The Principle


True public safety protects people,
respects rights,
and strengthens communities — not fear.




ISSUE #12 — VOTING, DEMOCRACY & CIVIC PARTICIPATION

Making Every Vote Count and Restoring Faith in Democracy


Personal Quote


“Democracy only works when people believe their voice matters — and when the system actually honors it.”
 

Core Reality


*Too many Americans feel shut out of the democratic process.

*Voters face barriers instead of access
*Districts are drawn to protect politicians instead of voters
*Money and misinformation drown out real voices
*Turnout drops because people believe the system is rigged


When participation falls, trust collapses.
When trust collapses, democracy weakens.


A democracy that does not represent the people cannot endure.


The Promise


I will protect the right to vote, strengthen democratic participation, and ensure elections are fair, transparent, and accessible — without favoring any party or ideology.


Democracy belongs to the people, not political machines.


Protecting the Right to Vote


Voting should be easy, secure, and accessible.


I support:


*Protecting voting rights from unnecessary restrictions
*Ensuring adequate polling locations, staffing, and equipment
*Making voting accessible for seniors, people with disabilities, and working families
*Safeguarding election security while rejecting fear-based voter suppression


Access and integrity must go together.


Fair Representation and Competitive Elections


Voters should choose their representatives — not the other way around.


I support:


*Ending extreme partisan gerrymandering
*Independent redistricting processes that prioritize fair maps
*Competitive districts that encourage accountability and participation


When elections are competitive, representation improves.


Modernizing Democratic Participation


Democracy must evolve with society.


I support:


*Modern election systems that increase participation while protecting security
*Civic education that helps citizens understand their rights and responsibilities
*Clear, accurate information so voters can make informed choices


An informed electorate is the strongest defense of democracy.


Reducing the Influence of Disinformation


Truth matters in a democracy.


I support:


*Transparency around political advertising and funding
*Accountability for deliberate misinformation that undermines elections
*Protecting free speech while strengthening public trust in factual information


Democracy depends on shared reality.


What This Delivers for Georgia’s 14th District


*Fairer elections and stronger representation
*Higher participation and voter confidence
*Less cynicism and greater civic engagement
*A democracy that reflects the will of the people


When people believe their vote matters, democracy thrives.


The Principle


Democracy works best when everyone can participate,
every vote counts,
and the system earns the public’s trust.




ISSUE #13 — SMALL BUSINESS, LOCAL ECONOMY & FAIR COMPETITION

Main Street Thrives When the Rules Are Fair


Personal Quote


“Small businesses don’t fail because they lack ideas or work ethic — they fail when the system is tilted against them.”
 

Core Reality


Small businesses are the backbone of local economies, especially in rural and small-town communities like Georgia’s 14th District.

Yet today, many local businesses are struggling not because of lack of effort, but because of unfair market conditions.


Across the country, we see:


*Corporate oligarchies using size and power to dominate entire markets
*Predatory pricing and consolidation that crush local competitors
*Complex regulations that small businesses must navigate without the resources large corporations have
*Access to capital favoring large firms while local entrepreneurs are left behind


When local businesses disappear, communities lose jobs, identity, and economic resilience.


The Promise


I will fight for a fair, competitive economy where small businesses can start, grow, and thrive — without being pushed out by corporate dominance.


A healthy economy depends on strong local businesses, not just large corporations.


Fair Competition and Market Access


Competition drives innovation and opportunity.


I support:


 

  • Enforce fair competition and stop corporate market domination.
     
  • Expand access to capital for small, rural, and veteran-owned businesses.
     
  • Reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens on local entrepreneurs.
     
  • Keep wealth circulating in local communities.



Protecting Workers During Technological Transition


Even with retraining, disruption is real.


I support:


*Strong worker protections during layoffs and transitions
*Income replacement and support for workers displaced by automation
*Policies that prevent sudden mass displacement without accountability or planning
*Ensuring communities are not left to absorb the fallout alone


No one should lose everything because a machine replaced their job.


Sharing the Benefits of Automation


Automation creates enormous economic value.


I support:


*Mechanisms to ensure the wealth generated by AI and automation is shared broadly
*Public benefit models where automation-driven gains help fund retraining, income support, and essential services
*Exploring systems where technological productivity contributes to economic security for all


If technology replaces labor, society must replace lost income.


AI, Data Centers, and Public Costs


The infrastructure behind AI carries real public costs.


I support:


*Transparency around energy and water use by large AI data centers
*Preventing private deals that give corporations discounted power while raising rates for households
*Ensuring communities hosting AI infrastructure benefit economically, not just bear the costs


Communities should not subsidize corporate profits without consent.


Human-Centered Innovation


Innovation should respect human dignity.


I support:


*Ethical standards for AI deployment
*Accountability for harmful or discriminatory uses of automated systems
*Policies that keep humans in control of critical decisions affecting lives and livelihoods


Technology must answer to people — not the other way around.


What This Delivers for Georgia’s 14th District


*Protection for workers facing automation-driven disruption
*Access to retraining and new opportunities
*Economic stability during technological transitions
*Fair treatment for communities hosting high-tech infrastructure


The future should be built with people — not at their expense.


The Principle


Innovation is powerful.
But progress is only real when it improves human lives.

Technology must serve society — not replace it.




ISSUE #14 — AI, AUTOMATION & THE FUTURE OF WORK

Technology Should Serve People — Not Replace Them


Personal Quote


“Technology should lift people up, not push them aside. If automation creates wealth, that wealth must be shared.”
 

Core Reality


Artificial intelligence, automation, and robotics are advancing rapidly — faster than our economic and social systems are prepared to handle.


These technologies will transform:


*Manufacturing and production
*Warehousing, logistics, and distribution
*Office work, customer service, and administrative jobs
*Transportation, retail, and even professional services


While innovation can increase productivity and wealth, it also carries serious risks:


*Large-scale job displacement
*Widening inequality between those who control technology and those who lose work
*Communities hollowed out by automation-driven layoffs
*Private companies capturing enormous gains while workers are left behind


Technology itself is not the enemy.
A system that allows its benefits to flow only upward is.


The Promise


I will fight for a future where technological progress benefits everyone — not just corporations and shareholders.


If automation increases productivity and wealth, then workers and communities must share in those gains.


Preparing Workers for a Changing Economy


No one should be discarded because technology changed.


I support:


*Large-scale job retraining and reskilling programs tied to emerging industries
*Lifelong learning opportunities so workers can adapt as technology evolves
*Public-private partnerships that prioritize worker transition, not just corporate profit
*Support for workers displaced by AI, automation, and robotics before crises hit


The goal is opportunity — not abandonment.


Protecting Workers During Technological Transition


Even with retraining, disruption is real.


I support:


*Strong worker protections during layoffs and transitions
*Income replacement and support for workers displaced by automation
*Policies that prevent sudden mass displacement without accountability or planning
*Ensuring communities are not left to absorb the fallout alone


No one should lose everything because a machine replaced their job.


Sharing the Benefits of Automation


Automation creates enormous economic value.


I support:


*Mechanisms to ensure the wealth generated by AI and automation is shared broadly
*Public benefit models where automation-driven gains help fund retraining, income support, and essential services
*Exploring systems where technological productivity contributes to economic security for all


If technology replaces labor, society must replace lost income.


AI, Data Centers, and Public Costs


The infrastructure behind AI carries real public costs.


I support:


*Transparency around energy and water use by large AI data centers
*Preventing private deals that give corporations discounted power while raising rates for households
*Ensuring communities hosting AI infrastructure benefit economically, not just bear the costs


Communities should not subsidize corporate profits without consent.


Human-Centered Innovation


Innovation should respect human dignity.


I support:


*Ethical standards for AI deployment
*Accountability for harmful or discriminatory uses of automated systems
*Policies that keep humans in control of critical decisions affecting lives and livelihoods


Technology must answer to people — not the other way around.


What This Delivers for Georgia’s 14th District


*Protection for workers facing automation-driven disruption
*Access to retraining and new opportunities
*Economic stability during technological transitions
*Fair treatment for communities hosting high-tech infrastructure


The future should be built with people — not at their expense.


The Principle


Innovation is powerful.
But progress is only real when it improves human lives.

Technology must serve society — not replace it.

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