Five Priorities for District 26

“Your senator should be someone you can actually call when you’re getting the runaround from Lansing on a permit, a license, or a question that nobody will answer.”

1. Constituent-Focused Service

This is the foundation of my campaign. A state senator’s most important job isn’t giving speeches or scoring political points, it’s actually helping the people who elected them. Too many legislators disappear into Lansing and forget who sent them there.

What this means in practice:

If you’re a resident of District 26 and you’re struggling to get a straight answer from a state agency — whether it’s about a license, a Medicaid question, or anything else — my office will be the place you can call for help. I’ll treat constituent casework as a core part of the job, not an afterthought to remember only during election years.

I’m also committed to showing up at township board meetings and city council sessions across the district on a regular basis, not just during election season. Representing District 26 means knowing what’s happening in Bridgeport and Burton, in Frankenmuth and Fostoria, in Lapeer and Davison, not just reading about it from Lansing.

“Affordability isn’t just one issue. It’s about car insurance, it’s about healthcare, it’s about having good jobs locally. I want to fight for all of it.”

2. Affordability: Car Insurance & Healthcare

Car Insurance

I was rear-ended by a semi years ago, and the settlement was low. But my rates still went up. My wife’s vehicle was totaled in early 2026 with an inflated repair quote. This isn’t just a talking point for me — it’s personal.

Michigan has some of the highest car insurance rates in the nation. Even after the 2019 no-fault reforms, too many drivers in our district are still paying more than they should, especially people driving older vehicles who are carrying coverage they’ll likely never even collect on.

I’ll push for stronger rate transparency so people know what they’re actually paying for, support giving the Insurance Commissioner real authority to hold companies accountable for overcharging, and work to address the territorial rating practices that punish drivers simply for where they live.

Healthcare

Many Michiganders rely on the Healthy Michigan Plan for their healthcare coverage. In District 26, that includes working families, seniors, and people in our rural communities who would have no other affordable option. I’ll fight to protect the Healthy Michigan Plan and firmly oppose any federal cuts that would strip coverage from our neighbors or put our rural hospitals at risk of closure.

Michigan hospitals receive billions in Medicaid funding, and our rural hospitals are often the largest employer in their communities. Losing them wouldn’t just be a healthcare crisis, it would be an economic one.

“Our schools shouldn’t have their entire year’s funding depend on a single count day.”

3. Public School Funding Reform

Michigan’s school funding system ties each district’s state aid to student headcounts taken on specific days during the school year. This creates perverse incentives where schools focus on attendance gimmicks rather than education, and a few absent students on the wrong day can cost a district tens of thousands of dollars.

I’ll work to reform how Michigan funds public education so that funding is stable, predictable, and fair, and so teachers and administrators can focus their energy on teaching students, not gaming a count day. Every single student in District 26 deserves access to a quality education, regardless of their zip code.

“Bad roads aren’t just an inconvenience, they cost drivers real money and hold our communities back from attracting the employers and investment we need.”

4. Roads & Infrastructure

Roads are an everyday reality for every person in District 26. Whether you’re driving to work, hauling equipment, or running a small business, road conditions directly affect what you spend and what you earn. Too many of our roads have been underfunded and deferred for too long.

I’ll push for infrastructure investments that fix our roads and make our communities more connected. Better roads aren’t just a quality-of-life issue, they’re an economic one. Employers look at road access when deciding where to locate. Communities that invest in their infrastructure attract jobs; communities that don’t get left behind.

I’ll also push for transparency in how road funding is prioritized and spent, so residents can see what’s happening in their township and hold state and local government accountable for results. Local governments also need the state to be a reliable funding partner, not a source of annual budget surprises. Townships, cities, and villages can’t plan years ahead when Lansing keeps changing the rules on them.

“We need more employers offering local, full-time positions with good benefits — the kind of jobs that let you build a life you can enjoy, not just get by.”

5. Jobs & Workforce Development

My dad spent his career as a union commercial carpenter, a third-generation Michigan union member in the skilled trades. That kind of steady, full-time work with good benefits is exactly what allowed my family to build our lives. Too many people in District 26 today can’t find that same opportunity close to home.

I’ll support workforce training and retraining programs that connect residents with in-demand skills. Michigan’s manufacturing and skilled trades heritage is a strength. We need to build on it, not abandon it. The current and future generations deserve the same shot at a stable career that my dad and his dad’s generation had.