Adoption & Foster Care (The "Every Loving Home" Act)

Arizona has a shortage of foster parents, yet we legally allow agencies to turn away qualified, loving homes because the parents are LGBTQ+ or unmarried. We are ending this state-sponsored negligence.

• The "Child First" Mandate: We will repeal laws that allow state-funded agencies to reject prospective parents based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. When taxpayer dollars are involved, the only question that matters is: "Is this a safe, loving home?"
• Joint Adoption for All: We will modernize our statutes to allow unmarried couples and domestic partners to adopt jointly. A child raised by two committed parents deserves the legal security of having two legal guardians, regardless of a marriage license.

Affordable Housing & Rent (LVT)

We will implement a Land Value Tax (LVT) to stop speculators from hoarding vacant land, forcing them to build housing or sell. By taxing the land rather than the building, we lower costs for homeowners and increase supply for renters.

AirBnB / Short-Term Rentals

Housing is for neighbors, not tourists. I support banning corporate-owned short-term rentals (less than 30 days) in residential zones to return thousands of homes to the long-term market for Arizona families.

Animal Welfare

Arizona should be a no-kill state. I support banning puppy mills, funding low-cost spay/neuter programs, and ensuring all shelters meet humane standards.

Anti-Trust & Monopolies

I support breaking up corporate monopolies that stifle local competition. We will use state procurement power to favor small, local businesses over massive conglomerates.

Apprenticeships & The "Crisis Skills Corps"

We are launching the biggest construction boom in Arizona history. We will fund the "Crisis Skills Corps": If you enter an accredited accelerated program for Construction, Nursing, or Teaching, the State will cover your tuition AND pay you a living stipend while you study.

The Arizona Benefit Standard (Universal Coverage)

We are done with "benefits" being a lottery based on where you work. We are establishing a universal floor for every worker in Arizona.

• The Health Spending Mandate: Every employer must spend a minimum of $3.00 per hour on healthcare for their workers. If they don't have a plan, they pay that into your portable Camel Pack.
• The "Fee Integrity" Act (Gig Work): If a Gig App charges a fee for "Delivery," "Priority," or "Service," 100% of that fee goes to the driver. Apps can only keep fees clearly labeled "Corporate Platform Fees."

Automatic Voter Registration

Voting should be the default setting of citizenship. I support Automatic Voter Registration (AVR). When eligible citizens interact with the MVD or state agencies, they are automatically registered to vote unless they opt out. We remove the bureaucracy standing between you and the ballot box.

Bailouts (The "Equity Shield" Act)

The "Upside Doctrine": No more free rides. If a major corporation (like a utility) needs a state bailout or loan guarantee over $1M, they must issue Equity Warrants to the Arizona Sovereign Wealth Fund.

If the taxpayer takes the risk, the taxpayer gets the reward. When the company recovers, we sell the stock to fund our schools. Arizona will own a piece of the success we saved.

Birthright Account / Baby Bonds

We must end generational poverty. I support creating a state-funded trust account for every child born in Arizona, funded by our Sovereign Wealth Fund. This provides seed money for education or a home when they turn 18.

Border Security (Order over Chaos)

We choose order over chaos. I support a state-level Guest Worker Program ("Z-Visa") to bring workers out of the shadows, allowing law enforcement to focus on stopping cartels and fentanyl trafficking.

The "Bottom-Up" Benefits Act

We shouldn't give tax breaks to corporations for buying robots or stock buybacks; we should reward them for investing in you. I support a "Total Compensation Tax Credit" that creates a massive incentive for companies to increase wages, PTO, and parental leave for their lowest-paid workers.

Broadband (Open Access Networks)

Internet is a public utility, but service is a private business. I support the "Digital Highway Model" (Open Access). The local municipality owns the fiber-optic lines (the road), and private ISPs compete to provide service. This forces companies to lower prices and ends the corporate duopoly forever.

The Camel Pack (Portable Benefits Act)

In the 21st Century, your survival shouldn't depend on your boss's mood. We are creating a "Benefit Backpack" that belongs to you.

• The "Gap Coverage" Mandate: If an employer has a waiting period for insurance, they must pay the premiums for you to enroll in the Arizona Public Option during that gap. Day 1 Coverage.
• Gig Economy Surcharge: We will apply a small fee (2.5%) to app-based transactions (Uber, DoorDash, etc.) that goes directly into the driver's Camel Pack to fund sick leave and health premiums.
• Portable PTO Fund: Every hour you work accrues cash in a state-managed "Time Off Fund." When you want to take a vacation, you withdraw from your fund.

Campaign Finance & Clean Elections

Democracy shouldn't be for sale. I support expanding the Clean Elections system to ban lobbyist money entirely and funding campaigns through small-dollar citizen donations only. We will also expand this system to City Council and Mayoral races to get developer money out of zoning boards.

Care Economy (The "Care Corps" Expansion)

We are expanding the Crisis Skills Corps to include Mental Health Techs, Childcare Providers, and Elder Care Specialists. You get free tuition and a stipend; you serve 2 years in a "Community Care Hub."

• Tutoring for All: We will mobilize university students to provide free, high-dosage tutoring to K-12 students, ensuring every child has a personal academic coach.

Community Land Trusts (The "Right of First Refusal")

The "Emergency Brake": If a multi-family apartment complex, mobile home park, or essential community asset goes up for sale, tenants and Community Land Trusts get the First Right of Refusal to buy it before private equity vultures can swoop in.

• The Public Bank Pipeline: The Arizona Public Bank will offer "Flash Financing" to help communities make these purchases quickly.
• Surplus Land: All state surplus land must be offered to CLTs before being sold to private developers.

Credit Reporting & The "Tenant Shield"

Arizona law allows tenants to pay for repairs and deduct the cost from their rent if the landlord refuses to fix essential services. Currently, landlords retaliate by reporting this as "Short Rent." We will ban this reporting. If you exercise your rights under A.R.S. § 33-1363, your credit score cannot be touched.

Cy Porter Rule / Warranty Enforcement

Homebuyers deserve protection. I support the Warranty Enforcement Act (The Cy Porter Rule), which gives home inspectors legal teeth and mandates that builders resolve critical defects within 30 days or face daily fines.

Data Centers & Water Security

We are trading our precious groundwater for cloud storage. I oppose "Project Blue" and any data center that uses potable water for cooling. I support a "Water Severance Tax" on industrial users: if you drain our aquifer to cool your servers, you will pay a premium that funds our water infrastructure.

Debt Relief & Medical Debt

I support banning predatory payday lending (capping rates at 36%) and creating a state medical debt relief fund to buy and forgive penny-on-the-dollar medical debt for working families.

Early Vote Counting (Results Night, Not Results Week)

Delays breed distrust. We will mandate the processing and tabulation of early ballots as they arrive (counting starts before Election Day, results released at 8 PM). No more waiting weeks for results. Speed creates trust.

Economic Fairness (Closing Loopholes)

The system is rigged when a worker pays more in taxes than a speculator.

• "Bottom-Up" Tax Cuts: I will fight to raise the Standard Deduction to $35,000. The first dollars you earn to survive should be tax-free.
• The "Pledged Asset" Rule: I support closing the "Buy, Borrow, Die" loophole. If a multi-millionaire takes out a massive loan against their stocks to avoid selling them, that loan should be taxed as income.

Education & The Sovereign Wealth Fund

We cannot rely on temporary overrides to fund our schools. We need a permanent asset class.

• The Arizona Permanent Fund: We will capture the wealth from our land and natural resources (like copper and water) and invest it into a permanent endowment. The interest from this fund—not your income taxes—will pay for school operations.
• ESA Accountability: "Comply or Goodbye." Private schools receiving ESA vouchers must meet state academic standards and accept all students (no disability discrimination) or lose funding.
• Financial Foundations Act: We will mandate a "Financial Survival" curriculum in all public high schools.

The Employment Velocity Project

The "Unemployment Office" is dead. We are moving to a Velocity model.

• Re-Employment Bonus: If you find a job sooner than average, you get 50% of your remaining benefits as a "Signing Bonus."
• 2-Week Guarantee: We mandate a "30 Days to Offer" standard for state government jobs.

Energy Freedom Act

Why is Wall Street profiting off your AC bill? I support legislation empowering cities to form Municipal Electric Utilities (like SRP) to compete with investor-owned monopolies like APS, lowering rates and increasing local control.

Environment: The "Cool City" Initiative

We will fight the Urban Heat Island effect by stopping the sprawl of heat-absorbing asphalt.

• The "Asphalt Diet": We will prioritize Permeable Pavement for parking lots and alleys to allow water to soak into the earth and cool the city.
• Pollinator Pathways: We will ban HOAs from prohibiting native wildflowers and fund "Rewilding" grants to help homeowners replace gravel with native nectar plants for bees and butterflies.
• Solar Canopies: We will incentivize solar shade structures over all major public parking lots.

Expanded Mail-In Voting

Arizona pioneered voting by mail, and we should protect it. I support universal access to mail-in ballots with prepaid postage. Democracy works best when you can research candidates at your kitchen table, not when you are rushing to a precinct after work.

The Fair Hiring & Scheduling Act

Your time is not a "perk." We are ending the era of chaotic scheduling.

• Predictive Scheduling: Schedules must be posted 14 days in advance. If the boss changes it last minute, they pay you a "Disruption Tariff" (extra wages).
• Pay Transparency: Every job posting in Arizona must list a salary range. No more guessing games.
• The "Real Jobs" Act: We will ban "Ghost Jobs"—listings used to harvest resumes with no intent to hire.

The Fair Play Act (Gambling)

Gambling should be entertainment, not a predatory wealth transfer.

• Ban Prop Bets: We will ban bets on individual college athlete stats to prevent harassment and match-fixing.
• Addiction Fund: A portion of betting taxes must be earmarked specifically for independent addiction treatment.

Fair Pricing Act (Surveillance Pricing)

Algorithms shouldn't decide what you pay. I support banning "Surveillance Pricing"—the practice where corporations use your personal data to charge you a higher price than your neighbor. A price tag should be a promise, not a trick.

Family Leave: The "First 1,000 Days" Act

The "American Standard" of 12 weeks is outdated. We are moving to a "Brain Development Standard."

• 6 Months Paid Leave: We guarantee 26 Weeks of Paid Leave (at 80% wages) for all new parents (birth, adoption, or foster).
• Designated Caregiver Option: Single parents can transfer their "secondary" leave benefit to a designated support person (like a grandmother or aunt) who helps raise the child.
• Shared Care Bonus: We provide bonus leave weeks if both parents (including fathers) take significant time off, encouraging equality in caregiving.

The 15-Minute Oasis (Walkable Cities)

You shouldn't have to sit in traffic for 45 minutes just to buy milk. I support building "15-Minute Neighborhoods" where your job, grocery store, and park are within a short walk.

• LVT Connection: Our Universal Building Exemption encourages developers to build mixed-use "villages" (shops on bottom, apartments on top) instead of sprawling strip malls.
• Safe Streets: We will fund Protected Bike Networks with physical barriers. Biking should be safe for a 12-year-old riding to school.

Food Security: The "Oasis Card"

I support a universal food benefit that doubles as a local economic stimulus. Every resident will receive a monthly credit usable exclusively at Arizona-owned small businesses and farmers markets for Arizona-grown food. This keeps the money local and protects our farmers.

Food Sovereignty (The "Vertical Oasis")

Grow Where We Eat: We offer tax abatements for commercial buildings that retrofit roofs or empty offices for Vertical Farming or Hydroponics.

The "No Waste" Mandate: Grocery stores are banned from trashing edible food. It must be donated (Tier 1) or composted (Tier 2). The state will process compost into free fertilizer for local farmers.

"Double Up" Bonus: Oasis Card users get 50% off fresh produce at Community Gardens and Farmers Markets.

Healthcare (Public Option)

Healthcare is business freedom. I support an Arizona Public Option funded by land value wealth, allowing entrepreneurs to start businesses without losing their health coverage.

Heat Safety Standards

Heat kills more Arizonans than any other natural disaster. I support a statewide "Worker Heat Protection Standard" mandating water, shade, and paid breaks for outdoor workers when temperatures exceed 100°F.

The 6th "C": Industrial Hemp

Cotton is historic, but thirsty. We will add a 6th "C": Industrial Hemp.

• Water Swap: Grants for farmers to switch to hemp (uses 50% less water).
• Hempcrete Housing: Fast-track codes for fire-resistant hempcrete construction.

Homelessness (Housing First)

We solve homelessness with housing, not handcuffs. I support "Housing First" initiatives funded by LVT revenue, coupled with aggressive mental health and addiction treatment services.

Homeowner Sovereignty (HOA Reform)

An HOA should not have more power than the Constitution. I support legislation that overrides HOA bans on xeriscaping, solar panels, and native gardens. Your home is your castle.

Housing: The Universal Building Exemption (LVT)

We don't have a housing shortage; we have an incentive shortage. I support a Land Value Tax shift.

• The Shift: We will shift taxes off of buildings (which we want more of) and onto land (which is fixed). If you improve your home, your taxes shouldn't go up.
• Deregulation of Density: We support "By-Right" zoning. If you want to build a casita or a duplex on your land, you should not need to beg the city for permission.
• Speculator Surcharge: Vacant land speculators will pay their fair share to force them to "Build it or Sell it."

Human Rights (Divestment)

Arizona tax dollars should never fund human rights violations. I support divesting state funds from any corporation or foreign entity found to be engaging in genocide, apartheid, or war crimes.

ICE & Immigration: Universal Representation

A "Right to a Fair Trial" means nothing if you can't afford a lawyer. We will guarantee a public defender for any resident facing deportation proceedings. We also prohibit local police from acting as de facto ICE agents. Police should focus on local crime, not federal civil infractions.

Indigenous Sovereignty (Real Power)

Right of First Refusal: If public land adjacent to Tribal Nations is sold, the Tribe gets the first right to buy or manage it.

Senior Water Rights: We codify Tribal Senior Water Rights in state law—they will not be the first cut during shortages.

Co-Management: We enter binding agreements for Tribal leaders to have equal voting power on the boards of State Parks and shared lands.

Innovation Reinvestment Act

We reward builders, not financial engineers. I support legislation requiring companies with state contracts to prioritize R&D and employee wages over stock buybacks.

Investor-Owned Housing Ban

Neighborhoods are for families, not hedge funds. I support a ban on "Build-to-Rent" monopolies that construct subdivisions just to rent them back to us. We will require 50% of new developments to be offered for sale.

Justice Reinvestment (End Cash Bail)

Poverty is not a crime. I support ending Cash Bail for non-violent offenses. No Arizonan should sit in jail simply because they cannot afford freedom.

Knowledge Economy

We export too many of our graduates. I support "Keep It In Arizona" grants that convert student loans into 0% interest business loans for any university graduate who starts a business in LD5.

Labor Rights (State PRO Act)

I support the PRO Act principles at the state level. We will give a 10% Procurement Preference to worker-owned cooperatives and companies with union representation for all state contracts.

LGBTQ+ Rights (Sanctuary State)

The government has no business in your doctor's office. I will declare Arizona a Sanctuary State for Trans Healthcare and enshrine marriage equality in our state constitution.

The New Arizonan Talent Act

Our economy is starving for workers. We will expand the "Crisis Skills Corps" to Prop 308 eligible residents (Dreamers) and create a State Sponsorship Office to fast-track work visas for essential workers.

Non-Compete Bans

Your skills belong to you, not your boss. I support a statewide ban on Non-Compete Agreements for all workers earning under $150k. This unleashes the market by allowing workers to freely switch jobs.

Open Primaries

Independents are the largest voting bloc in Arizona, yet they are treated like second-class citizens. I support Open Primaries. Taxpayers fund these elections; every taxpayer should have the right to vote in them, regardless of party registration. We end the "purity tests" that push candidates to the extremes.

Open Source Government

Transparency is the best disinfectant. I support the Open API Act, requiring non-sensitive state data (budgets, procurement) to be published in open-source formats so citizens can audit their government.

Policing: The "Preservation of Life" Act

We need to change the Rules of Engagement from "Compliance" to "Preservation of Life."

• The "Cadet Corps" Pipeline: We will solve the recruiting crisis and raise standards by hiring 18-year-olds as paid "Cadets," funding their 2-Year Degree in Constitutional Policing before they enter the academy.
• No Foreign Training: We ban the use of tax dollars to train Arizona police with foreign military forces. Our streets are not war zones.
• Drone De-Escalation: We support "Drone as First Responder" (DFR) technology only when tethered to active 911 calls to give officers situational awareness so they can slow down and de-escalate.

Prisons (Abolish For-Profit & Prison Slavery)

For-profit prisons are a moral failure. I support abolishing private prisons and redirecting funds to rehabilitation.

End Prison Slavery: We will end the "capitalization" of inmates. If an inmate works, they must be paid a fair wage, with the majority going to restitution (victims) and forced savings, so they leave prison with a nest egg, not debt.

Public Bank (The "Main Street" Stabilizer)

I support creating an Arizona Public Bank (modeled on North Dakota) to provide low-interest loans for affordable housing, small businesses, and green energy projects. We keep our capital in the state instead of sending interest payments to Wall Street.

Distressed Asset Division: The Public Bank can buy the distressed debt of essential local companies (hospitals, factories) to keep them running and save workers' jobs.

The Public Integrity Act (Anti-Corruption)

Public service should be a calling, not a get-rich-quick scheme.

• Stock Ban: We will ban legislators from trading individual stocks. They must use a Blind Trust or invest in the Arizona Sovereign Wealth Fund.
• Lifetime Term Limits: I support a strict 16-Year Lifetime Limit for legislative service. It should not be a retirement home.

The Public Utility Democracy Act (SRP)

Public utilities should answer to the people. I support a statewide mandate to democratize all Power and Water Districts (including SRP). We will end "Acreage Voting" (where land votes instead of people) and move all utility elections to the standard November ballot to increase turnout.

Qualified Immunity Reform

With authority comes accountability. I support reforming Qualified Immunity. If a government official violates your constitutional rights, you should have the right to sue for damages.

Reporting Pay

A promise is a contract. I support "Reporting Pay" laws that require employers to pay workers for scheduled hours even if they are sent home early.

Reproductive Rights

Bodily autonomy is non-negotiable. I support a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to abortion and IVF access without government interference.

Right to Repair

You bought it, you should own it. I support a statewide Right to Repair law that forces corporations to provide parts and manuals to consumers for electronics and farm equipment.

The Rural Oasis Act

Rural living shouldn't mean isolation and sprawl. We support the "Arcology" model: Developers can build dense, walkable "Villages" in rural areas only if they permanently designate 90% of the land as a public Nature Preserve. We stop paving the desert and start building communities.

Same Day Registration

Bureaucracy shouldn't have a deadline. I support Same Day Registration. If an eligible voter shows up on Election Day with valid ID, they should be able to register and cast a ballot immediately. No arbitrary cutoff dates should silence a citizen's voice.

Sober Living Fraud

We must end the "Rehab Racket." I support aggressive auditing of all state-licensed sober living homes and "Clawback Laws" to seize assets from fraudulent operators who stole Medicaid funds.

Solar Energy (State Utility)

We should be the "Saudi Arabia of Solar." I support a state-owned utility to build transmission lines and export solar power to California, using the profits to fund our schools.

STAR Voting (Better than RCV)

We need to break the "Lesser of Two Evils" trap. I support STAR Voting (Score Then Automatic Runoff). You score candidates from 0-5 stars (like Amazon reviews). The two highest scorers advance to an instant runoff. It eliminates the spoiler effect and elects candidates who actually have broad support, not just a loud base.

Stock Buybacks

Corporations that receive state subsidies or contracts will be banned from using that money for stock buybacks. Public money is for creating jobs, not inflating share prices.

Time Sovereignty (4-Day Week)

We are working longer hours for less life. I support state tax credits for businesses that switch to a 4-Day Work Week (32 hours) without cutting pay. We also support "Year-Round" school calendars with frequent breaks for creative camps to stop the "Summer Slide."

Tribal Sovereignty

We must respect the original stewards of this land. I support giving Tribal Nations co-management rights over public lands and mandatory consultation on all water and resource projects.

Urban Design (The "Open Grid" & Skyways)

Walkable Lots: We mandate "Cross-Access Easements" for commercial zones. No more walls between businesses—you must be able to walk from the coffee shop to the grocery store next door without dodging cars.

Skyways (Shade & Connect): We incentivize pedestrian skybridges between high-rises to create a shaded "Second Street" level. If it crosses a public street, it must remain publicly accessible.

Valley Fever

This is a silent epidemic. I support dedicated state funding for Valley Fever vaccine research and stricter dust control regulations for construction sites.

Water (The "Community Treasure" Act)

Greywater Ready: All new homes must be plumbed to easily divert shower/laundry water to the landscape. We offer a "Cash for Cisterns" rebate (50%) for harvesting systems.

Water Kiosks: We will install free, high-quality filtration stations in every neighborhood (parks, libraries). Bring your own jug, fill it for free. Clean water is a human right, not a product.

Water Metering

You can't manage what you don't measure. I support mandatory industrial groundwater metering for all large users to prevent corporations from draining our aquifers for free.

Worker Cooperatives

Workers should own what they build. I support tax incentives to help retiring business owners sell their companies to their employees (ESOPs) instead of private equity firms.

Worker Stability Act (Ending "At-Will" Chaos)

You cannot build a stable family on unstable work.

• Earned Severance: After a 90-day probation, workers earn 1 Week of Severance for every Year Served. If a company discards a loyal worker, they pay for the transition.
• Ban on "TRAPs": We will ban "Training Repayment Agreement Provisions." If a job requires training, the employer pays for it. You are not an indentured servant.
• Truth in Termination: Employers must provide a written reason for firing. You deserve the dignity of the truth.

The Worker's Shield (Legal Access)

We will level the legal playing field for fired workers.

• Data Preservation: The right to freeze work emails/Slack logs for 30 days after firing.
• Ban NDAs: We will ban Non-Disclosure Agreements that hide workplace harassment or wage theft.

Xeriscaping & Rewilding

Lawns in the desert are a luxury we can't afford. I support a massive expansion of "Cash for Grass" rebates, paying homeowners to replace thirsty turf with native, drought-resistant xeriscaping. We will also protect the right of homeowners to plant native pollinator gardens, overriding HOA bans.