Folks, look at what’s happening right across the Pacific Northwest. Oregon is blessed with incredible land, hardworking people, forests, farms, and tech talent, yet our streets are a disaster, families are struggling, and government keeps making things worse with one bad decision after another. We don’t need more fancy studies or progressive experiments...

In 1955, a Detroit factory worker earning about $5,000 a year could support a family of four on a single income. He could buy a new house for $7,000, a new car for $2,000, put food on the table, save money monthly, and still ensure his wife never needed to work outside the home. This wasn't a rare success story—it was the norm. That era defined the American middle class...

As a former Clackamas County Commissioner who consistently supported our Sheriff’s Office while championing smarter, more efficient government, I view the recent budget challenges not as a crisis of despair but as an opportunity for innovation and renewed commitment to the safety of our families and communities. The defeat of the public safety levy in May underscores the very real pressures facing taxpayers rising costs, economic uncertainty, and skepticism toward new tax bur

Oregon faces serious economic headwinds: stagnant population growth, sluggish job creation in key counties, rising housing costs, and persistent transportation bottlenecks. While Multnomah County has lost jobs and Washington County has leveled off, Clackamas County with its diverse industries, suburban-rural balance, and quality of life has a real opportunity to become the state’s economic standout. As a candidate for County Commissioner, I believe...

As an American patriot concerned about our nation's future, I urge a bold reevaluation of our involvement in NATO. It's time for the United States to withdraw from this outdated alliance, freeing us to prioritize our own security and prosperity in a rapidly changing world. Below, I outline compelling reasons for this step and proposals for resetting our military and foreign policy accordingly...