Candidate Q&A
Why are you running?
To stand up for the American people.
What do you think is the most pressing issue facing your constituents and how do you plan on addressing it?
Currently, affordability is a critical issue with prices remaining high for too long. The reason for this high cost-of-living can be attributed to energy and healthcare. This is where my previous health care experience as a director and my current role as an energy consultant form the foundation to create meaningful policy for the district. As a member of Congress, I intend to create legislation that helps to bend the cost curve and ease the pressure on those that live in the 6th district. To achieve this goal, I will: 1) Push for legislation that cuts regulations in the energy industry and limits the renewable energy component - pushing speed to power, making energy more resilient and more affordable. 2) Tap into my professional expertise in the health care industry to push for legislation that increases transparency in medical billing and drives up competition in the health care market-place - driving down prices for patients. 3) Pass legislation that aims to stimulate economic growth and business activity. This will be achieved through the return of manufacturing to the 6th district and the accompanying jobs - providing relief through workforce training programs and good paying jobs for the hard-working people of the 6th district.
What is one unique challenge your district faces and how do you plan to address it?
We currently have no representation in Congress from the current seated Democrat. I plan to win the seat in November and give the people a voice.
What do you think federal immigration reform should look like?
The influx of millions of illegals is draining our resources and making our communities less safe – putting us all at risk. Constituents should not be paying for the free housing, free healthcare, free phones and meals that illegals are receiving, when they continue to struggle themselves. I support expanding ICE and deporting violent criminals. Legal immigration is something I fully support. Eliminating border checkpoints and refusing to deport those who commit violent crimes makes every resident less safe.
How should Congress address the rising costs of health care?
Obamacare has been a disaster for Illinois. Many counties only have two options for consumers, and our healthcare costs have only gone up over the last decade. We can, and must, do better. Ironically, they call it the Affordable Care Act, but it has been unaffordable for most Americans and small businesses. Having worked in the healthcare industry, I will push for real reform that will increase transparency in billing, which will foster competition among healthcare systems. I also believe consumers should have more options in the marketplace and their policies should be transportable across state lines. I will work to cut costs by giving families more flexibility in their healthcare coverage options. These initiatives will make healthcare more accessible and more affordable.
What approach would you take on tax policy and what is your top priority?
More spending leads to more taxes. I will work to curb the spending in WDC and stop tax increases on working families. When in Washington, a top priority would be a push toward spending caps to limit the amount we add to the national debt in order to pay for the Left’s radical spending.
Is the House currently using its oversight powers in the way it should be? What areas of government need more or less oversight?
Yes, the House is currently using its oversight powers in the way it should, especially in their investigations into fraud. The oversight committee should, indeed, investigate the extensive fraud and abuse of tax-payer dollars that is draining our treasury and causing us to approach nearly $40 Trillion in national debt.
What is the most pressing foreign policy issue facing the country and what role should the House play in dealing with it?
The most pressing foreign policy issue facing the country is our disproportionate trade with China. We are in competition with China for manufacturing. American companies should build right here in the United States and keep manufacturing jobs in our communities. More industry leads to more jobs. Illinois has been losing industry at a quickening pace – and losing jobs. From job loss to higher prices, every day Americans are forced to deplete their savings just to get by. We are working harder – for less. I will work to stimulate the return of manufacturing to the 6th District and provide relief – getting people back to work. The imposition of tariffs on China will help to achieve this.
How do you view AI and the role the government should play in its regulation?
Artificial Intelligence should be regulated by the federal government.
How would you describe the current state of your party and what changes or new approaches would you like to see your party adopt?
The party should focus more domestically and do what is best for the American people first. I will work to create policies that help the hard-working people of the 6th District.