The job is supposed to be public service, but too many politicians treat it like a career path, a networking club, or a way to cash in. Let’s make it so career politicians can’t choose their own voters.

Housing, groceries, and utilities keep climbing, and paychecks are not keeping up. Our state government had been warned years ago that their decisions would raise prices in the future and unfortunately, that has come to pass. With better representation, we can make it possible for families to stay rooted here and actually get ahead.

Neighborhood schools are a community anchor, and politicians should stop using them as a battlefield. Schools should be funded, supported, and protected so kids have real opportunity and families can afford to stay rooted here.