Students and teachers deserve the resources and support to reach their full potential. I will work to ensure education funding goes exactly where it makes the greatest impact — into classrooms and into the hands of the teachers who show up every day to guide and invest in our children. College should be an option, not an expectation. Students who want to pursue a university degree must be prepared to succeed. But they should also know that success doesn’t only come with a four-year diploma. We should celebrate the students who want to build, repair, design, or serve in other ways. That means expanding vocational, technical, and apprenticeship programs so all students, not just the ones going to college, have a clear path to a good career and a strong future.

A strong economy depends on low taxes, limited government interference, and a workforce ready to succeed. Alabama should be a place where entrepreneurs can start a business, and existing companies can grow and thrive. To stay competitive, we must continue improving our tax system and reducing unnecessary regulations. At the same time, we should invest in infrastructure, key industries, and career opportunities that attract and keep talented workers right here at home. Our high school and college graduates — and our experienced workforce — should never have to leave Alabama to find excellent opportunities. When the government sets the right conditions, businesses invest, jobs follow, and communities prosper. But growth shouldn’t just be big. It should be smart. That means strengthening our economy while protecting the quality of life that makes our district such a great place to live and raise a family.

Public safety is the foundation of a strong community. As a former prosecutor, I’ve seen firsthand how violent crime and economic fraud destroy lives, undermine trust, and steal opportunity from hardworking families. We must continue to give law enforcement the tools and resources they need to do their jobs — better training, improved investigative technology, and strong coordination between local, state, and federal agencies. We must also support prosecutors so victims are heard and justice is delivered — not delayed. That means firm penalties for violent offenders and policies that keep dangerous criminals off our streets. And it also means protecting our most vulnerable from fraud and scams by strengthening enforcement, increasing outreach, and ensuring real consequences for those who prey on seniors, small businesses, and taxpayers.