Priorities
Small Business Boost
As a small business owner and employer for over 15 years, I know firsthand the challenges and sacrifice it takes to start something from scratch. I propose that new small business owners pay zero taxes for the first two years. This will increase the likelihood of long-term success.
Also, let's reward small businesses that play by the rules with a tax break. Paying your state taxes on time for a set number of years should be rewarded.
Reduce Healthcare
Barriers
There are too many federal and state barriers that make access to quality healthcare and financial aid difficult.
We must work to make sure all Georgians have quality healthcare options within a reasonable distance. Additionally, despite our state advancing the technology in so many areas, its unacceptable that the platforms in healthcare such as Medicaid, Medicare, WIC, etc. are extremely outdated and not user-friendly- that is unacceptable.
Incentivize Housing
Affordability
It's no secret that rent and mortgage prices are unreasonably high- and getting worse by the month.
I will fight to keep the big companies from buying all of the single-family homes to convert them into short-term rentals. We are going to hold the predatory third-parties accountable for keeping rents artificially high. We are going to help responsible developers with tax breaks.
Reduce Energy Bills
To truly reduce our costs, we will broaden our incredible renewable energy source investments across the state.
We have to address the elephant in the room- data centers are draining our power grids and shifting the financial responsibility onto us. I will present legislation that ensures that these companies pay their fair share.
Demand Equity in Public Education
While graduation rates are increasing, unfortunately our children are not reading at a high level. Now more than ever, literacy will matter for not just employment but also civic engagement.
We will work to redirect existing educational resources to ensure that increasing literacy rates across the state is a top priority.
Defend Our Freedoms
The freedoms that we have are under attack at the federal level, and our state legislature will be the last line of defense. Representing you, I will fight tirelessly to defend our:
-Freedom of Speech
-Freedom to Choose
-Freedom of Faith
-Freedom to Thrive