As your state representative, I am committed to governing responsibly, protecting our resources and supporting our families.

i bring a practical, balanced approach based on local experience.

I work every day to represent you fairly in Concord and to tackle issues that YOU care about.

 
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Committed to Strong Public Schools

My husband Charlie and I moved to Bedford because it offered our family so much. Most importantly, we chose Bedford because we could see immediately that Bedford prioritizes education, offering excellent schools and facilities for our two daughters. 

As a state representative, I work diligently to ensure that our school system continues to thrive.  Public education offers each of us the tools to pursue our unique talents and goals, to become hardworking, productive citizens here in New Hampshire and in the larger world.  The last thing we want to do is drain funding from Bedford's phenomenal public school system, diminish its appeal to potential and current residents, or undermine the high standards we have set for our children.  

I will continue to prioritize: 

  • Fair and adequate funding for public schools.

  • Excellent public schools to ensure successful outcomes for every child. 

  • Local control - not state intrusion - over our community’s curriculum.

Smart Fiscal Planning

Bedford is uniquely positioned: businesses and families want to grow here.  That means we need to make smart decisions at the state level about how to fund infrastructure and address revenue challenges. We need to make sure New Hampshire draws, embraces and retains residents of all ages with attractive employment, smart and responsible growth, and connected communities.

I support:

  • Relieving some of the tax burden on our older residents that might otherwise price them out of their homes. 

  • Ensuring that our public schools do not suffer and our future property taxes are not affected by the new and expensive school voucher law. 

  • A responsible, fiscally prudent approach to governing in the state legislature. 

  • Safe and improved transportation and infrastructure.

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Protecting Our Neighbors

We must protect our community’s health, safety and quality of life. As your neighbor, I’ve worked hard for Bedford for years, as an elected official and an active volunteer.  I know how to commit to change, and also how to resist government interference.  At every step, I am committed to governing responsibly and to preserving our personal liberties - not pushing an agenda. That’s what we need in Concord right now and I am working hard to protect those priorities. 

I will:

  • Focus on clean water & our environment, enforcing safe, responsible standards for our water and other vulnerable natural resources.

  • Protect access to reproductive health care.

  • Ensure a healthy, safe environment for Granite State families.

  • Preserve our valuable open spaces.

  • Foster a culture where everyone can thrive, work and play.