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Putting Missourians First<\/strong><\/p>\n I\u2019m running for office to serve the people \u2014 not the political parties or special interests. I believe in common sense, personal responsibility, and restoring honesty in government. Every Missourian deserves a voice in their future, and it\u2019s time to bring fairness, liberty, and integrity back to our state.<\/p>\n Tax ReformMissouri\u2019s real estate and personal property tax system punishes hard-working families, homeowners, and small business owners. I support eliminating personal property and real estate taxes and replacing them with a simple, flat sales tax that\u2019s fair and transparent for everyone.<\/p>\n I also support establishing a modest utility service tax across essential services such as water, sewer, electric, phone, internet, and trash \u2014 a predictable, easy-to-understand system that funds essential services without punishing ownership.<\/p>\n Importantly, I support eliminating taxes, not creating more tax credits. Too often, tax credits are handed out to corporations and insiders while regular Missourians get left behind. Real reform means lowering the tax burden itself\u2014not shifting it from one group to another.<\/p>\n Law Enforcement Accountability<\/strong><\/p>\n Public trust in law enforcement is essential. The many good officers who serve with honor deserve a system that supports accountability and professional standards.<\/p>\n I propose creating a Governor-appointed Commission on Law Enforcement to:Set statewide standards for law enforcement licensing.<\/p>\n Investigate public complaints against officers.<\/p>\n Suspend or revoke licenses where necessary.<\/p>\n Offer all citizens a fair, direct process for filing complaints.<\/p>\n This commission would help ensure officers are well-trained, ethical, and accountable\u2014protecting both our communities and the integrity of law enforcement.<\/p>\n Children\u2019s Bill of Rights<\/strong><\/p>\n Missouri\u2019s children deserve protection, stability, and love. No child should be caught in a system that fails to keep them safe or separates them unnecessarily from caring family members.<\/p>\n I support establishing a Missouri Children\u2019s Bill of Rights that guarantees:<\/p>\n Children\u2019s right to safety and freedom from abuse.<\/p>\n Their right to maintain relationships with loving family members.<\/p>\n A requirement that all termination of parental rights cases be handled in Family Court, where judges understand the gravity of these decisions.<\/p>\n Children are not just case numbers. They are lives worth protecting\u2014and our policies should reflect that.<\/p>\n Government Accountability and Integrity<\/strong><\/p>\n Government must be transparent and answerable to the people it serves. Too many Missourians feel shut out of the process or ignored when something goes wrong.<\/p>\n I support creating a one-stop, public system where citizens can easily file complaints against state officials, employees, or members of the judiciary \u2014 and track the results. This will help restore confidence in government by ensuring wrongdoings are addressed openly and consistently.<\/p>\n Why I\u2019m Running<\/strong><\/p>\n I\u2019m not a Republican or a Democrat. I\u2019m a Missourian who believes in fairness, freedom, and accountability. I\u2019m running because I know our state can do better \u2014 for families, small businesses, and future generations.Together, we can restore common sense, protect our rights, and make government truly work for the people again.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Putting Missourians First I\u2019m running for office to serve the people \u2014 not the political parties or special interests. I believe in common sense, personal responsibility, and restoring honesty in government. Every Missourian deserves a voice in their future, and it\u2019s time to bring fairness, liberty, and integrity back to our state. 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