Access to a strong, high-quality public education prepares our future teachers, engineers, small business owners, nurses, and doctors. Alaskans who learn in state, stay in state, and forward funding of our public education systems is demanded, but it is not enough. We must adequately invest in a high-quality public education system that works for every family.

It’s past time to get rid of the arbitrary burdens that prohibit fair wages for every Alaskan. Let’s eliminate workplace discrimination, ensure access to affordable child care, promote flexible family-friendly workplace policies, guarantee universal access to health care and mental health services, enshrine dependent leave, and reinstate defined benefits for all public employees.

Our first responders must have strong community ties and meaningful relationships with stakeholders means stronger, more resilient communities.

Listen, Alaska is number one in too many things: death by suicide, domestic violence, missing and murdered Indigenous women and people, the list goes on. We need proven leaders who offer practical and effective solutions not rhetoric.

A federal report shows that Alaska can meet up to 80% of its energy needs through clean, renewable sources, which can lower energy costs and create economic opportunities in data centers. I support new industries, but we must ensure that access to affordable energy, clean water, and good-paying jobs is not compromised!

Alaska's affordable housing crisis requires immediate attention. We must lower high utility costs for renters and homeowners while addressing the neglected maintenance of low- to middle-income rental units. It's time to take action for our communities.