I have been fighting for, defending and helping the citizens of Forsyth County for over 4 Decades! For over 22 years as an Inspector General Officer, I Prevented and Detected, Fraud, Waste, Abuse and Mismanagement in the U.S. Federal Government. I have lived and worked in Europe, South and Central America, Africa and in the Middle East, where I was working to make sure no one was misusing your tax dollars. I found and corrected many problems!
Protecting Personal Rights & Freedoms
- Emphasis on safeguarding reproductive rights and ensuring access to choice.
- Commitment to advocating for women and all citizens whose rights are at risk.
Focus on holding elected officials accountable when they fail to stand up for these freedoms.
Strengthening Education & Ensuring Proper Funding
- Addressing the lack of oversight in the Forsyth County school system.
- Proposing legislation to redirect Education Lottery funds to fully support schools, including teacher and staff salaries.
- Advocating for transparency and responsible use of tax dollars at both county and state levels.
Highlighting the consequences of inadequate funding, including teacher layoffs.
Expanding Economic Opportunity and Workers’ Rights
- Supporting affordable housing by addressing the connection between housing costs and low minimum wages.
- Calling for an increase in the minimum wage to ensure a livable income.
- Seeking to rescind North Carolina’s “Right to Work” law and strengthen unions to protect workers.
- Promoting fair labor practices rooted in historical and ongoing workplace needs.
Fair Taxation and Support for Veterans
- Proposing initiatives to lower property taxes, including eliminating property taxes for military veterans.
- Emphasizing that tax increases should be a last resort, not a default solution.
- Calling for stronger oversight to ensure taxpayer dollars are used efficiently and responsibly.
Restoring Responsible Government and Budget Accountability
- Addressing the political gridlock that delays the state budget and harms taxpayers.
- Raising awareness that some lawmakers receive free health care while many residents face rising premiums.
- Advocating for timely, responsible budgeting that avoids unnecessary financial burdens on families.
- Calling for new leadership that challenges complacency and prioritizes the public interest.