I’m a candidate for the Kansas House, 59th District, and I’m running to bring back balance to the Kansas Legislature.  I’m a retired music teacher who has lived in Ottawa for nearly 50 years, and I am immensely proud to call this city, this district, and this state my home.  I’m ready for the next stage in giving back to my community because of all of the friends, family, and connections I have here.

My mission:

• Protect our democracy
• Restore balance to the Kansas Legislature
• Reduce polarization – work together to solve problems
• Represent all constituents, regardless of party

My core values that I promise to follow and promote:

• Service instead of power
• Generosity instead of greed
• Cooperation instead of division and competition
• Respect instead of judgment
• Problem solving instead of problem ignoring
• Compassion instead of indifference
• Pride in diversity instead of bigotry
• Protecting our children’s future instead of hiding our heads in the sand