Where I Stand

1. Protect Your PFD​

 

It's your money. Full stop.

The Permanent Fund Dividend belongs to Alaskans — every single one of us. It was never supposed to be a slush fund to dip into when budgets get tight. I want to see it constitutionally protected so no legislature can quietly take it away without the people having a say. Our current representative voted against it. I won't. Ever.

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2. Subsistence & Fisheries

 

Our right to feed our families isn't negotiable.

For a lot of families in District 36, subsistence isn't a hobby — it's how you get through the year. I support keeping rural subsistence a priority, working with tribal communities on co-management of fish and game, and protecting salmon runs by addressing trawl gear in state waters before restricting what villages can catch. We shouldn't be punishing the people at the end of the line for problems created at the source.

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3. Energy Costs

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Nobody should have to choose between heat and groceries.

Energy costs in rural Alaska are brutal — and District 36 knows it better than most. I support the Roadbelt Intertie to connect us to cheaper power, expanding renewable energy projects in our region, and making sure the Power Cost Equalization program stays funded and strong. Your heating costs — whether that's oil, electric, or wood — shouldn't be a crisis every single winter.

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4. Healthcare Access

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You shouldn't have to drive three + hours for basic care.

Too many of us put off doctor visits because the nearest clinic is half a day away. That's not okay. I support expanding telehealth so you can see a provider from home, funding for rural clinics, and making sure both men and women across the district can access the basic healthcare they need — including OB/GYN services — without having to leave the region.

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5. Broadband & Connectivity

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You can't participate in the modern world without internet.

No reliable internet means no telehealth, no remote work, no decent education options for kids in rural communities. I support going after every available federal infrastructure dollar to get real, reliable broadband to every community in this district. Connectivity isn't a luxury anymore — it's essential and necessary for safety.

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6. Education

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Our kids deserve a real shot.

Rural schools are chronically underfunded and it shows — in teacher turnover, in outdated materials, in kids who have to leave home just to get a decent education. I support increasing the Base Student Allocation, protecting rural school funding, and efforts to recruit and retain teachers in remote communities. Our kids are just as smart and just as deserving as kids anywhere else in this state.

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7. Privacy & Data Protection

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Your face and your information belong to you — not the government.

I'm against biometric surveillance on public infrastructure and against the government quietly collecting data on Alaskans just going about their lives. I'll push back on data centers that want to use Alaska's land and resources without giving anything real back to our communities. Your privacy matters and I'll fight to protect it.