PLATFORM
LIST OF ISSUES
Working for the Values We Share
I don’t believe in politics as usual. I believe in policy that works. My focus is on creating a Delaware that is affordable, equitable, and prepared for the future.
Equality for All LGBTQ+ Delawareans
Everyone deserves to live authentically and without fear. I am fully committed to ensuring equality and protection under the law by fighting discrimination in housing, employment, and public accommodations. Inclusion is essential to a healthy community. My career has taught me that the best organizations are those that foster diverse perspectives and provide equitable treatment for all, and I am dedicated to promoting those same principles through legislation that ensures everyone in Delaware is treated with dignity and respect.
Protecting Reproductive Freedom
Health care is a private matter, not a political one. Reproductive freedom is essential to personal autonomy, which is why I voted for the first step to codify this right in our State Constitution through Senate Bill 5. I will continue to champion policies that safeguard your right to make your own healthcare decisions and expand access to affordable reproductive services across the state. I have spent my career navigating healthcare systems to ensure people get the care they need, and I am using that experience now to protect these rights for everyone in Delaware.
A Resilient Environment and Energy Future
We must be effective stewards of our land and water for future generations, and environmental justice must be at the forefront of our development decisions. I co-sponsored and voted for Senate Bill 159 to ensure that local roadblocks cannot stop critical renewable energy projects, such as offshore wind.
Beyond green energy, I am focused on protecting families from losing essential services. I co-sponsored House Substitute 1 for House Bill 62, which created new protection to prevent utility companies from shutting off heat or cooling during extreme weather or during the winter holidays. Signed a letter together with my colleagues to the Public Service Commission requesting them to reject Delmarva’s rate increase. A co-sponsor and voted for Senate Bill 205, providing a certificate to operate for all businesses using 30 MW of electricity or more, giving the Public Service Commission the power to have companies pay their fair share of electricity.
But the goal is simple: keep our power grid reliable and ensure that every Delawarean has access to the energy they need to stay safe in their homes.
A Healthcare System Built Around Health
As a former healthcare executive, I understand the hidden mechanics of drug pricing, like Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) and reverse auctions, and I am using that knowledge to save the state money. The system is broken when drugs are unaffordable, and seniors cannot age in place. I led the effort in the General Assembly as the primary sponsor of Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Joint Resolution 7, which addresses the hidden middlemen driving up prescription prices. This legislation requires more transparency from Pharmacy Benefit Managers and directs the state to negotiate for the same lower prices that Medicare receives.
I also authored and served as the prime sponsor of Senate Bill 71, the Birthday Rule, which the General Assembly passed to allow seniors to change their Medigap plans around their birthdays without a medical risk assessment. Most recently, I am a prime sponsor of Senate Bill 1, which ensures primary care and controls the cost of our medical insurance for state employees. Monies saved from legislation need to be transferred to other social needs. My experience in this field allows me to move beyond talking points and focus on practical changes—such as audits and improved contract negotiations—that make healthcare more affordable for everyone.
Expanding Affordable Housing
Housing is a fundamental human right. To meet growing demand, I am supporting the “Ready in 6” initiative to accelerate the construction of affordable homes and apartments. This initiative is designed to address a specific bottleneck: the time it takes to get projects approved. By cutting through administrative red tape and coordinating state agency reviews, we can reduce project costs and increase housing supply. It is a straightforward, common-sense approach to a complex problem.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
With billions of dollars funded by the Federal Government to expand detention capabilities, we have witnessed a breakdown of our legal system resulting in wrongful detentions, arrest of U.S. citizens and lawful residents, the use of administrative warrants not judicial warrants, racial or ethnic profiling during enforcement operations, and the killing of both Renne Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. Immigration is a federal responsibility, but when they overstep and ignore constitutional rights, States must stand up and act, and that is what I did.
As a State Senator, I stood up and introduced Senate Bill 207, which eliminated the fuel tax exemption for any airlines participating in deportation without judicial warrants, and Senate Current Resolution 123 expresses discontent with the Delaware River and Bay Authority for entering into any agreement with airlines that have facilitated deportation without due process. As a result of my actions, Avelo discontinued its deportation arrangement with ICE, and Daedalus Aviation decided not to proceed with leasing a hangar at Wilmington Airport. I am continuing my leadership with more legislation this year.
Fairness in Property Taxes
For decades, Delaware relied on property assessments from the 1970s and 1980s because of a long-standing hesitation to undertake a statewide reassessment. This inaction created a fundamentally unfair system, often leaving neighbors with vastly different tax bills for similar homes. I joined my colleagues in Dover to finally move us forward with a more frequent, five-year reassessment cycle through House Bill 62.
I was a prime sponsor of HB 242, which allowed school districts in New Castle County to reset their tax rates for 2025-2026 to apply different rates to residential and non-residential properties. This bill provided immediate relief by reducing the tax burden on residents throughout the county.
I voted for Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 228 to ensure this transition is handled correctly. From my experience managing large systems, I know you need quality control. This law gives the county the authority to review and correct errors in the new assessments, specifically targeting non-residential properties that experienced significant drops in value. We are ensuring the system is accurate before the bills are mailed, so no homeowner is left carrying an unfair burden.
Protecting our Election Laws
Article I, Section 4, of our Federal Constitution provides the authority to the states to determine the time, places, and manner of holding elections by their legislatures. With this authority comes the responsibility to ensure that every eligible voter can cast a ballot freely, safely, and without unnecessary barriers, thereby maintaining integrity and public confidence in our elections. Moving forward, I will do all I can to protect our constitutional authority and continue to lead by ensuring that every eligible voter has a fair opportunity to participate and that every vote is counted accurately.
Ending Inequity in Education
Our schools are currently a tale of two systems. While some students prosper, those with the most critical needs fall behind due to insufficient resources and support. I believe that every child deserves a fair start, regardless of their zip code. I am fighting for improvements to school funding that prioritize the students who need the most support, including low-income and special-needs students. My career has taught me that solving complex challenges requires a practical, hands-on approach, and I am bringing that same dedication to ensuring our funding follows the child, not an outdated formula.
Work Release Programs for Inmates in Prisons
As chairman of the Senate Correctional and Public Safety Committee, I was alarmed when the Commissioner of Correction announced that the Plummer Community Correction Center would close in Wilmington. This center has perhaps the most effective work-release program for inmates transitioning back into society. The program is transitioning to a center in Smyrna. During this transition I want to ensure that the program continues to provide effective learning for inmates entering society.