Q&A

What do you consider the two most important issues facing Hoosiers who will see your name on their ballot this November? And if elected, what policies will you push for to address each one?

In addition to a full review of our tax system, I would like to see additional work in the areas of water policy and mental health.

We've heard from many in our audience that they feel frustrated — sometimes disenfranchised — by our current political landscape. These feelings sometimes contribute to people deciding not to vote, and Indiana consistently ranks near the bottom of the list on voter turnout. What would you say to a potential voter who feels this way?

Our voter participation rate is clearly too low. I would suggest that people take the time to get involved and to research and learn the process. Follow bills and elected officials, ask questions. Nothing will be changed by bowing out of the process entirely. There are people who truly are trying to make things better. The dire picture and division presented on social media isn't always the reality.

Economic anxiety is top of mind for many in our audience and around the country, with a common concern being inflation and the high price of basic needs. In all the complexity around economic issues, what specific changes need to happen to help Hoosiers and their families?

A full review of our tax system based on the data gathered under SB3 from 2023 will be a good start. We should also do a top down review of every state agency in an effort to find efficiencies. Working on good training and educational opportunities along with promoting responsible economic development will help us attract better jobs and keep our kids here for the long haul.
 

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Indy Chamber’s Business Advocacy Committee
Hendricks County Professional Firefighters
Indiana Farm Bureau
Indiana Manufacturers Association
Indiana Chamber of Commerce
Indiana Professional Firefighters
Americans for Prosperity - Indiana
Hoosiers for Quality Education
Indiana Fraternal Order of Police
National Rifle Association

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B William Wright
IN Bus for Responsive Govt
Henry Clark
Hoosiers for Quality Education PAC
Frost Brown Todd PAC
Wine/spirit Wholesaler IN PAC
Business Advocacy Committee
Indiana BANKPAC
Indiana Multi Family Housing PAC
James Kampen
 

 

Q&A

What do you consider the two most important issues facing Hoosiers who will see your name on their ballot this November? And if elected, what policies will you push for to address each one?

Reproductive Freedom; Public Education

78% of Hoosiers support a direct vote on Indiana's abortion law. I will be a champion for citizen-driven ballot initiatives so residents' voices can prevail.

I will fight to ensure that every public school is fully-resourced. I will also fight for access to universal pre-K and eliminating wasteful Big-Government voucher expansion handouts to private schools that discriminate in employment and deny access to LGBTQ and special-needs students.

We've heard from many in our audience that they feel frustrated — sometimes disenfranchised — by our current political landscape. These feelings sometimes contribute to people deciding not to vote, and Indiana consistently ranks near the bottom of the list on voter turnout. What would you say to a potential voter who feels this way?

Hoosiers feel left out of the political process, when they see their representatives making law that adversely impacts their families, and they don't see candidates on the ballot willing to fight for them over corporate lobbies' interests. I promise to be responsive to constituents' needs first.

Economic anxiety is top of mind for many in our audience and around the country, with a common concern being inflation and the high price of basic needs. In all the complexity around economic issues, what specific changes need to happen to help Hoosiers and their families?

We can start delivering relief for Hoosiers on limited and fixed income through state tax-reform.

The Indiana General Assembly should adopt a new tax code that, like the majority of states in our nation, levies graduated-rate income taxes. I propose dropping Indiana's tax-rate to 2% (from the current 3.15%) on the first $50k of taxable income, and creating a new top bracket of 5% on income exceeding $200k. I am also an advocate for eliminating sales tax on menstrual products.

Finally, we should adopt a tax plan that seeks to keep seniors on fixed-incomes in their homes by capping property tax increases, and by increasing personal exemptions and homeowners' and renters' deductions.
 

Notable Donors - Source
ActBlue Donations
Committee to Elect Shruti Rana
Eversons the Whisk LLC
Barbara Jackson
Kim Fidler
Barbara Boese
Joe Buser
Ruth Ralph
Harriet Moore