Want a better Congress?

The federal government is too big and it has overreached. Congressional approval is at an all-time low. Americans are facing enormous difficulties – a stumbling economy, stubbornly high unemployment, continuing home foreclosures – and this Congress has made them worse.

We must replace the entrenched incumbents who made this mess. It is not acceptable to talk about fiscal discipline, then vote with the most liberal members of Congress to add trillions to the national debt. Trillion-dollar deficits are the problem, not the solution. We must shrink the government and grow the economy.

I am a major in the Air Force Reserve who grew up in Humboldt and Sonoma Counties.  I seek this office as a citizen-legislator, out of concern for our country’s future and as an extension of 25 years of military service.  Let’s improve the way Congress works:  Allow only one issue per bill – with proven Constitutional authority, and an expiration date. Provide full public access. No back room deals for special interests. Eliminate campaign war chests. No Congressional pensions.

My mission is clear: Limit spending. Restore fiscal responsibility. Simplify the tax code. Prevent tax increases. Secure property rights. Repeal or defund the healthcare takeover. Secure the borders and coastlines. Defend the Constitution – and actually use it.

I will serve 3 terms, then leave.

Are you concerned about government spending, debt and intrusion into personal liberties? If so, please join me, and together we can build a better Congress.

Citizen-Airman to Citizen-Legislator

I am a member of the United States Air Force with 25 years of service as an officer and enlisted man. I enlisted in 1984 – during the Reagan era – with pride and a sense of duty. I remain active in the Reserve for the same reason. I have worked as an intelligence officer, linguist, and counterintelligence agent, analyzing threats to our nation.

Today, I believe the gravest threat to America is irresponsible leadership in Washington D.C. Those in control of government are driving it into a wall of economic ruin with total disregard of the protests of the people. Their spending and big government agenda have put our economy, our prosperity and our freedoms in jeopardy.

America is a positive force worldwide and remains the best hope for economic and political freedom. Americans are charitable and compassionate people. We should be proud of America. Unfortunately, we have allowed a collection of irresponsible leaders to disparage our reputation, to dismiss our accomplishments, and to run amok with our treasure and trust.

Because of their arrogance and actions contrary to the will of the people, I have shifted my focus as a citizen-soldier to becoming a citizen-legislator. We MUST re-establish control over the government. We must control spending and debt. And we must remind those in office they serve the people, we do not serve them. As your representative, I will not forget it.

I ask for your vote as WE, THE PEOPLE, take our country back. Thank you.