When contemplating this run, I really put that into perspective. At this time in our nation, inflation is wreaking havoc on us all. High costs, and the devalued US dollar have altered our lifestyles. Gas, food, building materials, taxes and more are all much higher than a few short years ago. Knowing that, it seems completely disrespectful to the citizens of the 56th District to use my campaign to gather up as much money as I can, only to spend it as fast as I could. Especially, when the voters I seek to persuade must work harder than ever and watch every dollar they spend carefully. This district is my home, I don't have to travel like they do in a Statewide election.  There's no need to employ a staff or run tv ads to reach out and talk to my friends, neighbors and local businesses. 

   We must demand a government that is accountable for how they spend our hard earned tax funds. Which means we must elect people who exemplify responsibility with money. Anyone can frivolously blow through campaign contributions as they pour in, but to run a campaign on a small fixed budget will demonstrate the kind of discipline we need in office. Many voters live on fixed incomes and strict budgets. Why is it so hard for governments to operate within their means as well?

     Finally, politics can be divisive, we should all strive to seek common ground. One issue that everyone agree on, no matter which side they lean, is too much money in politics. It angers us all to think that we may be electing politicians who serve the highest bidder. However, the argument is made that all politicians take money from lobby groups, and special interest so we have no other options. What if we as voters demanded better? We don't have to overturn Citizens United to get the money out of politics, we just need to support candidates who stand against the massive campaign funds that pour in, not from the average Joe American, but from influence groups with deep pockets and self serving agendas.

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