Q&A: Get to know the candidates running for U.S. House of Representatives District 18

What would be your top priorities if you are elected?

There are several issues that need to be addressed on January 3, 2023, and they are: secure the border; re-establish law and order at the border. We need to start drilling again in order to reduce inflation. Hold accountable local governments for not enforcing laws that protect citizens and allowing crime to increase in our country.

What is the No. 1 challenge residents in District 18 are now facing, and how do you plan to address it?

Crime is the No. 1 issue in U.S. Congressional District 18. We need to hold local politicians and elected officials accountable for not enforcing the law of the land and protecting their citizens. The defund the police narrative has to end, and we need to return pride and moral to our men and women in blue.

How will you work to build productive relationships across districts and party lines?

I think all U.S. Congressional Representatives need to find common ground and work together to improve the lives of our constituents.

What are the largest effects of COVID-19 pandemic you have seen in District 18, and what role does the state government have in local recovery?

The COVID-19 pandemic affected our children's education. Education is the most important tool to improve the lives of the constituents in our district. Our local, state and federal government need to recover the time lost that affected our children's education.

What would be your top priorities if you are elected?

Candidate did not respond as of press time.

What is the No. 1 challenge residents in District 18 are now facing, and how do you plan to address it?

Candidate did not respond as of press time.

How will you work to build productive relationships across districts and party lines?

Candidate did not respond as of press time.

What are the largest effects of COVID-19 pandemic you have seen in District 18, and what role does the state government have in local recovery?

Candidate did not respond as of press time.

What would be your top priorities if you are elected?

Reduce government spending, reduce taxes, [and] work toward free market solutions to economic challenges. Get the electorate involved in volunteerism and self reliance. Adhere strictly to the Constitution.

What is the No. 1 challenge residents in District 18 are now facing, and how do you plan to address it?

Unemployment and Inflation. I will work to reduce taxes, eliminate restrictions on businesses, reduce government spending and encourage investment by private business. I am a big supporter of free enterprise.

How will you work to build productive relationships across districts and party lines?

As a Libertarian, it is easier for me to align with caucuses that are addressing specific issues without the pressure of a party's national committee pushing its agenda on me. I will seek other representatives, Democrats, Republicans and Independents with similar interests and get involved in their initiatives.

What are the largest effects of COVID-19 pandemic you have seen in District 18, and what role does the state government have in local recovery?

What would be your top priorities if you are elected?

Top priority: economic development for all level of business, small and large businesses; job security and domestic pubic safety and security; education; environment; reduce inflation; free and clear property ownership reform; mortgage and foreclosure reform; end all fines associated with the Affordable Care Act

What is the No. 1 challenge residents in District 18 are now facing, and how do you plan to address it?

Economics and public safety; job security and affordable housing; health care and food security; address issues by working with captains of American industries from oil and gas to farming all areas of industry that affects our daily lives

How will you work to build productive relationships across districts and party lines?

Building productive relationship. As an Independent candidate For United States Congress, I gained a place on the ballot by asking thousands of the constituents of District 18 what they wanted from their Representative. I created a political platform based on the feedback from registered voters. My top and only priority is to speak for the people of the district. By committing myself to the will of the people, I am free and open to discussion on all areas of politics with all political parties.