I know firsthand how it feels when big government treads on our freedoms. In 2013, I fought the Obama/Biden administration during the Federal government shutdown that forced 100 of my employees, and thousands more across the country, out of work. I succeeded in forcing the federal government to back down, and thousands of people got their jobs back.

Agribusiness is a major industry in our state and district. It is vital that we continue to be able to feed ourselves. The lack of available labor, burdensome regulations, unfair market practices, and the changing economic value of available farm land are forcing farmers out of business. I will secure a seat on the Agricultural Committee and be an advocate for our district’s farmers.

I am 100% Pro Life and believe life begins at conception. I pledge to fight against taxpayer funded abortions. Abortion is never to be considered a form of birth control. I believe that education aimed at preventing unwanted pregnancies, and providing the resources a young mother would need, is a common-sense approach to reducing unwanted or unplanned pregnancies.

I pledge to hold in-person town hall style meetings in every county in my district. As a business owner, I listen to my customers and guests. Their feedback and input drives continual improvement. I believe our Congressman should do the same.

Either my staff or I will respond to all constituent inquiries within 48 hours. Constituent needs are one important reason I am running for Congress. You matter to me. WNC matters.

There are still many unserved pockets in our District that do not have access to highspeed internet. The higher costs to build out this necessary service in the mountains is unattractive to service providers. I believe they need to be contractually obligated to provide service at reasonable prices similar to electric utility providers. This problem can be solved through legislation, which I will fight for.

I believe in the right to bear arms. I pledge to be loyal to the Constitution and stand against those who seek to undermine or infringe on our second amendment rights.

I believe in secure borders and legal immigration. I fully support protecting our Southern Border and all other United States borders. The uncontrolled breach of our Southern Border must be stopped, immediately.

I believe that critical race theory is a form of political bias that is misleading, harmful and divisive. Political bias should be kept out of our schools. We need a renewed focus on civics, mathematics, history, and science to be competitive globally. I believe in parental input and choice over their children’s education.

Free speech is guaranteed in the Constitution. When free speech is censored, we lose some of our freedom. Media companies should not have the power to choose what information we are able to get. I will stand against censorship in any form.

As your representative in Congress, I will stand against the expansion of the federal government’s power and work to reduce its size. The role of the federal government should be limited as defined in the Constitution. I believe in State’s Rights.

I believe in a balanced budget amendment. Our national debt is out of control. The Financial Statements of the United States warn that our present course is “UNSUSTAINABLE.” I will fight for fiscal sanity.

I do not believe our Founding Fathers ever intended for there to be career politicians. Deeply entrenched career bureaucrats are also part of the problem. I will fight for term limits and pledge to limit my term of service.

Money or political fame is not my reason for running for Congress. It is my duty, honor, and privilege to offer myself as your next Congressman, and I choose not to accept a congressional salary. Instead, I will donate it to worthy causes in the district, in particular to law enforcement.