Growing up in western Iowa, I knew my neighbors. I felt safe, secure, and connected. My family didn’t have everything, but in small towns with big hearts, I learned the values of hard work and community.

These are the kind of family values I believe in: Talking to each other, differences and all. Taking care of our neighbors. A village that includes all families, those with a mom and dad and those with a single mom, two dads, a guardian or whatever they may be. Because whether our children are biological, adopted, or fostered, they are all miracles, and they are the next generation of Iowans.

We all know the politicians who run campaigns light on policy and heavy on hypocrisy. They talk a lot about family values, but then they make it clear if you don’t look or sound or think a certain way, suddenly your family doesn’t matter much to them.

I don’t think that’s very representative of the way people around here feel. It’s certainly not how I was raised, and it isn’t how I will operate as your State Senator.

To me, it’s common sense: Let’s find our common ground and get things done. If you’re tired of the hypocrisy, the divisiveness, and the gridlock, I hope I can count on your support.

Please donate whatever you can to help us take our family values to Des Moines and represent the hardworking people in District 6.

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