Said he "champions policies that empower local entrepreneurs, expand job opportunities, and keep communities thriving [and] believes that government should be responsive, transparent, and accountable to the people it serves."

Said "[a]ffordable housing remains one of the most pressing challenges in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia... This mismatch means many families spend well over 30% of their income on housing, leaving them 'cost-burdened' and struggling to keep up with other essential expenses like food, transportation, and healthcare."

Said "[c]itizens require robust infrastructure planning to keep pace with growing population demands. Road improvements, traffic management, and expanded public transportation options are becoming more pressing as development continues."

Said "[r]esidents also want to preserve the county’s rural character and green spaces, striking a balance between growth and responsible land use and environmental stewardship."

Said "Georgia consistently ranks near the top in the nation for people without health coverage, largely because the state has not expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. This leaves many working adults in a coverage gap—they earn too much to qualify for traditional Medicaid but not enough to afford private insurance."

Said "[w]ealthier schools can afford advanced security measures such as cameras, panic alert systems, and school resource officers, while rural and lower-income districts often struggle to implement even the basics. This creates an uneven level of protection across the state, despite laws that mandate statewide standards."