As a first responder, I know what it takes when the call comes in and someone’s life is on the line. In Senate District 20, our communities are growing, our roadways are busier, our infrastructure is aging, and our first responders are being stretched too thin. Public safety means making sure our neighborhoods are secure, our families are protected, and our firefighters, EMTs, and police have the support they need to do their jobs.

That means roads and bridges that allow ambulances and fire trucks to respond quickly. It means making sure our firehouses, EMS crews, and police departments have the training, staffing, and equipment they need. It means building trust between communities and the people who are sworn to protect them. And it means investing in mental health and addiction services, so our emergency rooms and first responders aren’t the only safety net.

I’ve lived public safety my entire career, and in Augusta I’ll fight to make sure Senate District 20 have the resources they need to protect families, support first responders, and keep our communities strong.