The Platform

I was born in what is now District 8 near Metro Center Mall.  I later graduated from Brophy ('91) and the University of Arizona ('95).  I managed the family business in District 8 (Sun Cities) starting in 1995.  I got married in 1996 and have lived in District 8 ever since.  No candidate has more experience living and working in AZ CD8 than I do.

We need a vibrant economy to get things done and have the tax revenue to do them.  Inflation is too high, cost of living is outpacing wage growth and social security, and interest rates are making automobiles and homes out of reach.  The government needs to spend less so inflation goes down.  Our standard of living is suffering.

The United States debt level is out of control.  Interest on $33 trillion could be $1.5 trillion per year if the Federal Reserve keeps the rates at 5%.  National defense spending is $800 billion.  We are losing credibility throughout the world due in part to our debt and giving away our current and future wealth to our adversaries.

A country does not exist without a border and walls.  A wall will not accomplish anything without a full reform of our immigration system.  No other country allows catch and release.  When I travel internationally it is difficult to enter countries, but it is easy to get back into the U.S. - unacceptable.

I have been a life member of the NRA since 2002.  Yes, for over 20 years my support for the Second Amendment has not waivered.  I was an FFL holder for 8 years specializing in NFA and antique firearms. There is no one who will support the right to self-defense more than I will - Period.

We need a well-educated society to stay on top of the world's economy.  I support stronger schools that teach a well-balanced, non-political education.  I also support time in school for individual reflection or prayer. 

The country with the highest incarcerated population should say it all.   1,767,200 Americans plus 36,479 juveniles are behind bars.  More than China and China has 4 times the population of the USA.  We need criminal justice reform.

The founding fathers believed that serving this country was not a lifelong endeavor.   Being a constitutionalist, I side with our fathers and believe, just like the 22 Amendment (Presidential term limits), we need limits at all government elected positions.

We have a state referendum in Arizona, so why not a national one.  Ballot initiatives or propositions are what they are called in Arizona.  Some issues should be a national democratic vote, held in Presidential election years, for the people to decide, directly, outside of Congress.

I am a constitutionalist, fiscal conservative and social moderate.  We need to get back to the constitution.  Those words "no one is above the law" applies to everyone in both parties and all of government.  We need to get back to a Representative is for The People, not their political party.

I ran the family business, Desert Golf Cars, until I retired in 2019.  I opened an additional dealership in California in 2009 and sold it when I retired from Arizona.  We had upwards of 90 employees and both businesses were successful in terms of employee retention and growth, over 50 years in business and a strong community outreach while I was at the helm.

I am running because of my love for this country.  I have lived a wonderful life and have had more than one individual's experiences in business and life.  I try to live life to the fullest, experience the magic of meeting new people, learning about new cultures and getting to know how truly wonderful people are when you show them respect and gratitude for sharing their lives.