POSITIONS
Food Independence
& Agricultural Self-Reliance
Alabama farmers are being squeezed by a federally structured commodity system that keeps farm-gate prices low while profits leave the state. While the federal government controls commodity policy, Alabama has the power to reduce its dependence on that system — and keep more of the value of what we grow right here at home.
Today, nearly everything grown in Alabama leaves the state to be processed elsewhere. We do not primarily grow food to feed ourselves; we produce raw agricultural inputs for a national commodity structure that benefits large processors and distributors outside Alabama.
As a result:
• Alabama exports crops and imports finished food
• Profits are made after the harvest, in other states
• Farm-gate prices are suppressed
• Rural jobs disappear
• Wealth leaves our communities
This is not a failure of Alabama farmers.
It is a structural policy failure — and one Alabama has the legal authority to correct.
A Different Approach
Unlike candidates who focus primarily on increasing exports, tariffs, or transparency alone, this approach prioritizes self-reliance and value creation inside Alabama.
Alabama should not just grow raw materials — we should process, refine, and finish agricultural products here in-state. Doing so gives farmers real pricing power, creates jobs, and strengthens long-term economic stability.
This model already works in Alabama. The forestry sector proves that when we invest in in-state processing, we keep profits local and build resilient rural economies. Agriculture deserves the same strategy.
Policy Priorities
- Expand in-state agricultural processing and food manufacturing
- Reduce unnecessary state-level regulations that limit farm growth
- Lower tax burdens on agricultural producers and processors
- Expand state programs to support value-added farming
- Encourage regional food systems that feed Alabama first
By giving farmers room to operate and invest locally, we allow them to do what they do best: feed Alabama and strengthen Alabama’s economy.
Permanent Daylight Saving Time
Alabama should support Permanent Daylight Saving Time, ending seasonal clock changes and staying on summer time year-round.
This policy would:
- Eliminate disruptive clock changes twice a year
- Provide brighter evenings for families, workers, and small businesses
- Improve safety and quality of life after work hours
- Create consistency and predictability year-round
Alabamians have been clear in their support for Permanent Daylight Saving Time and I hear you.
Alabama’s farming challenges are not caused by our land, our farmers, or our work ethic. They are the result of policy choices that export value instead of building it here at home.
Alabama has the authority to choose a different path — one that keeps profits local, creates jobs, strengthens rural communities, and restores real pricing power to farmers.
That choice is ours.
Law Enforcement
I believe in empowering our law enforcement officers and giving them the tools they need to protect our state, our cities, and our neighborhoods. I do not support defunding the police or promoting that mindset. Our officers often grew up in the communities they serve — they are our neighbors, parents, and citizens who want safe streets just like everyone else.
We should invest in strong moral leadership, accountability, and extensive situational training so officers are equipped to de-escalate conflict, detain appropriately, and manage high-stress situations effectively and professionally.
Illegal Immigration
When individuals live and work in a state illegally, they are often paid in cash, bypassing payroll taxes and avoiding many fees and contributions that legal immigrants and citizens are required to pay. At the same time, they may access public services such as education and assistance programs, and in some cases obtain insurance or other benefits without meeting the same legal requirements.
This creates an unfair burden on legal immigrants and natural-born citizens who follow the law, pay taxes, and play by the rules. A system that rewards circumvention undermines trust, strains public resources, and ultimately hurts everyone.
We need immigration enforcement that is firm, lawful, and fair. protecting our communities while respecting legal immigration and the rule of law. I support the work of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and will not impede their operations unless they are found to be operating outside lawful orders.
USA PATRIOT Act
(Public Law 107-56, signed October 26, 2001)
At the state level, Alabama must maintain clear, enforceable rules governing how state and local agencies use modern AI and surveillance technologies. Laws such as Alabama code 15-10-111 set an important baseline by ensuring facial recognition and similar tools cannot be used as the sole basis for probable cause or arrest. I support strengthening these protections by advancing additional safeguards that preserve due process and constitutional rights in every investigation.
At the federal level, the USA PATRIOT Act (public law 107-56) was enacted in response to a very different technological era. While it addressed legitimate security concerns at the time, it was not designed for today’s AI-driven surveillance capabilities. I believe the Act is outdated and in need of repeal that reflects modern technology while restoring strong civil-liberty protections.
Pro-Life
I will stand firmly for the values of family in Alabama. Abortion up until birth is not a freedom — it is a restriction on the most fundamental right: life. I am committed to ensuring that Alabama remains a pro-life state while also strengthening the support systems that make life possible and sustainable.
That means expanding resources for IVF, foster care, and adoption, and ensuring families have real options and real support. My position is also deeply personal. Without the adoption system and the loving families who step forward, I would not have the beautiful daughter and grandson I am blessed with today. Protecting life means supporting families at every stage — before, during, and after birth.
Education
"An ignorant country and a free country is what never was and never will be" Thomas Jefferson
As part of my platform, I am advocating for meaningful reform in Alabama’s education system. I believe the current model prioritizes compliance and standardized performance over virtues, critical thinking and real-world life skills. Our education system is not providing solid foundation for our children.
Only the virtuous can be free.
The 13 Virtues of Benjamin Franklin are something I believe are essential to early education.
These are life skills every student should learn early, helping them build character, self-discipline, and judgment that support success in whatever path they choose later in life.
- Temperance
Don’t have too much of anything. Take care of your body and health. - Silence
Speak when your words are helpful or kind. Listen when it’s better to listen. - Order
Keep your things organized and manage your time well. - Resolution
Do what you know is right. Finish what you say you will. - Frugality
Don’t waste money, time, or resources. Use what you have wisely. - Industry
Use your time well. Work hard on things that matter. - Sincerity
Be honest and truthful. Don’t trick or hurt others with your words. - Justice
Be fair. Don’t hurt others and do what is right. - Moderation
Avoid extremes. Stay calm and don’t overreact. - Cleanliness
Keep your body, clothes, and space clean. - Tranquility
Don’t get upset over small problems. Stay calm when things go wrong. - Chastity
Respect yourself and others. Make choices that protect your body. - Humility
Don’t brag. Be willing to learn from others.
The Rockefeller-era education model prioritized predictable outcomes: standardized knowledge, standardized behavior, and standardized credentials. While this system may have served an industrial economy, it no longer serves the needs of modern students, families, or communities in Alabama.
I oppose Rockefeller-based learning models that treat students as outputs of a system rather than individuals with unique strengths. In their place, I support an education system built around intellectual independence, adaptability, and civic competence.
This approach prepares students not just to pass exams, but to think independently, participate responsibly in civic life, and adapt in a rapidly changing world. Alabama’s children deserve an education system that develops thinkers, builders, and leaders — not just compliant test-takers.
Veteran - to - Teacher
Alabama faces two serious challenges: teacher shortages and a generation of students who need strong leadership, structure, and mentorship.
At the same time, we have thousands of highly trained military veterans leaving active service every year — men and women with 8+ years of leadership experience, discipline, and real-world problem-solving skills.
It’s time to connect those dots and create a streamlined Veteran-to-Teacher Certification Pathway in Alabama that allows honorably discharged military members with 8+ years of service to transition into K–12 classrooms through an accelerated certification track.
These new teachers would still be required to meet Alabama’s state certification standards and any requirements established under state education law — ensuring quality, preparation, and accountability remain intact, regardless of future structural reforms to our education system.