In the State House, I will push the federal government for tough immigration reform to fix our broken US immigration system and control the international border. Immigrants must be required to pay back taxes and a fine, learn English, and pass criminal background checks on the path to legalization.

I am very involved and concerned about public schools with a daughter in TUSD. We must listen to and pay teachers more. I will stand ground to keep state bureaucrats out of local schools’ business. The legislature must better support Arizona’s universities as an important investment in our future. Arizona must also improve its State Lands system so it better serves education and conservation, not primarily big corporations. I have the endorsement of the Arizona Education Association.

We must ensure everyone eligible can register and vote without hassle, that every vote counts and we can trust the outcome of all elections.

We must cover as many people as possible, especially at-risk children, and protect important health care programs. I am endorsed by the Arizona Nurses Association and other healthcare organizations.

In the House I will use my successful energy and environmental experience and planning skills to help improve quality of life. On energy independence, I have lead by example by producing solar power and hot water on the rooftop of our south side home. Scientists say global warming related climate change is making Arizona hotter and drier. We can and must do more to promote true energy independence by helping home and business owners to go solar, and even use small backyard or rooftop wind power. As an ecologist, I will help support and push state efforts to protect wildlife and habitat. The state must also do more to clean up Arizona’s growing air pollution problem, which is harming our health and economy. I am endorsed by the Arizona League of Conservation Voters and the Sierra Club-Grand Canyon Chapter.