For nearly five decades, the 7th District has been home. It's where my wife Vicky and I built our life, raised our six adopted children, and served our communities.

Over the years, I've watched small towns face growing challenges. Healthcare has become harder to access. Young families struggle to find affordable housing. Businesses and employers have a harder time finding workers. Too many decisions affecting our communities are made by people who have never lived the realities of rural Washington.

I'm running because the 7th District deserves a practical advocate who will actually show up — not just send a press release.

As a veteran, former mayor, city councilmember, and longtime community leader, I've learned that most problems are not solved by political slogans. They're solved by listening, bringing people together, and finding common-sense solutions that actually work.

I'm running as an Independent because my responsibility is not to a political party. My responsibility is to the people of the 7th District.

My goal is simple: strengthen local communities, improve access to healthcare, support affordable housing, protect taxpayers, create opportunities for working families, and make sure rural Washington has a seat at the table when decisions are being made.