Priorities

Public Safety

LD 24 is not beset with the violent crime seen elsewhere, but we must support Law Enforcement.  Property crime, often driven by organized gangs, must be addressed by targeting key individuals.  Juvenile crime requires strong programs that guide kids — punishment is the last resort.

Electoral reform

The elimination of the “county line” was progress, but our elections are still broken.  Low primary turnout, lack of competition, and closed primaries leave voters without real choices.  We need open primaries, more voices on the ballot, and Ranked-Choice Voting to fix the system.

Government Ethics and Transparency

Party and elected officials must never profit from public trust — ethics training and recusals are essential. The Elections Transparency Act weakened oversight, gutted pay-to-play limits, and enabled phantom candidates. We must restore accountability: 10-year limits, full OPRA access, and strong ethical standards across all levels.

affordability in new jersey

Housing and tax pressures have created a crisis of affordability across New Jersey.  The state must support municipalities in meeting Mount Laurel obligations, especially where infrastructure falls short.  Consolidating redundant services across 560+ municipalities can reduce costs while preserving local identity.

education

New Jersey’s public schools rank among the top five in the nation and must be protected as a vital asset.  Some administrative redundancies across 546 school systems could be reduced without harming quality.  School vouchers should not divert resources from a strong public education system that serves all students.

overdevelopment

I support a moratorium on new warehouse construction while long-term social and environmental impacts are studied.  We must carefully assess the need for warehouses across the state.  The public interest must take priority over the interests of big business.

Everything will work better when politicians are more accountable to voters.