Welcome

Thank you for visiting my updated campaign site. Together, we will help restore both fiscal responsibility and social equality to the state of Ohio.

First, I'd like to thank the thousands of voters who put their faith in me and our message of freedom and liberty in 2008. With minimal time and no budget to speak of, I earned the trust of 3,366 Ohio voters, or nearly 5% of the votes in the race. That is no small feat since I wasn't even allowed to participate in the election until just a few months prior to November, well after both of my opponents had started their race. I am looking forward to meeting as many people as possible this time around. Please keep an eye on my scheduled campaign events to see when I'll be in your neighborhood, or to help knock on doors in another area.

In 2009-10 I am laying the foundations of a campaign to become the first Libertarian member of the Ohio General Assembly. This is not going to be an easy or short task, but it is one I am greatly looking forward to. The voters of the 19th District last year had a real choice, but too many voters didn't hear our message. I am putting together a grassroots team of community leaders, small business owners, and proud individuals who want to band together to take our state back and return power to the citizens of Ohio.

If you are interested in contributing to my campaign or volunteering to help out, please don't hesitate to contact us. And while you're here, please sign up for my email list. I'll use it to keep you updated on how the campaign is going and let you know where I'll be.

As a nonincumbent, I am indeed the political outsider that many Americans claim to be looking for. As a Libertarian, I am not beholden to any special interest group, nor am I entrenched in the partisan politics that have so damaged our state and our nation over the last several decades. If elected, I will remain an independent thinker and actor at the Statehouse.

How I will make decisions

My decisions in office will be guided by two very simple questions:

Is the proposed course of action permissible under the U.S. and Ohio Constitutions? If it is not, no amount of persuasion will change my mind, I'll vote against it.
Is the proposed course of action in the best interests of the people of my district and is it the best course available for the state of Ohio? I feel that you, the individual, are best equipped to make decisions about what is best for you.

I am not a subject matter expert on all things, and I will not pretend to be one when contemplating my votes. My voting record will demonstrate my faith that "We the people" are capable of governing our own lives far better than bureaucrats and politicians. I will represent the only special interest group that deserves a voice: YOU.

What is a Libertarian?

Libertarians believe in fiscal responsibility and social acceptance. Libertarians support a balanced budget, civil rights, freedom to prosper, and a minimally intrusive government. If you believe in the values of our Founding Fathers, there is a good chance that you are a Libertarian.

Why you should vote for a Libertarian

Libertarians have been fighting to protect your rights for since 1971. We will continue to fight for freedom and equality for all Americans, not just those who are able to purchase influence. All over the world, people are yearning to breathe free. Libertarians are the enablers of freedom.

People may tell you that voting for a Libertarian or any non-Democrat, non-Republican candidate is a "wasted vote". The only way you, as a voter, can waste your vote is to vote for a candidate other than the one who most closely matches your beliefs. It is unlikely that you will agree with any candidate in a race 100%, but there will be a candidate you agree with more than the others. By voting for the candidate with whom you most agree, your beliefs are more likely to be represented and considered.

I am running in this race because Ohio needs responsible leadership. It is time for our state to get back on the right track. I would like to earn your support and your vote, but most of all, I would like to earn your trust. Together, we can bring about real change for the better in Ohio.