Important Issues

Economy & Taxes

To make America work for Americans, we need a 21st century immigration system that addresses present and future needs.  

We need 21st century border security complete with a wall, artificial intelligence capabilities, and more border patrol agents. We need an immigration system that protects American workers from cheaper labor while adding to our innovation capabilities.  

While America should continue to serve as a beacon of hope for those facing oppression, despair, and religious intolerance abroad, the United States must be a sanctuary for American children and families, not illegal immigrants.

Transportation

 In the 2026 Session, I voted for S.831, the SCDOT Modernization Act, which addressed a number of critical changes to streamline the process of building and maintaining critical infrastructure including bridges, roads and highways across SC. The original bill included a number of provisions that would have caused me to vote against it such as granting local counties and municipalities the ability to raise taxes, higher fees for certain types of vehicles, and other unacceptable measures; however, I was able to provide meaningful changes to the Committee Co-Chairs in advance of the bill's introduction to the House floor that did away with all of these. We have various factions within the House GOP that often do not work well together, and I communicated these changes behind the scenes to forge a path for them to modify the final product. Ultimately, this bill passed 112-2 in the House and unanimously in the Senate. It will pave the way for greatly shortened approval times for various permits, the construction of new "express lanes" on major highways paid for by the choice of users rather than taxpayers, and further deregulation to speed the process of badly needed building and maintenance.

Economy & Taxes

To make America work for Americans, we need a 21st century immigration system that addresses present and future needs.  

We need 21st century border security complete with a wall, artificial intelligence capabilities, and more border patrol agents. We need an immigration system that protects American workers from cheaper labor while adding to our innovation capabilities.  

While America should continue to serve as a beacon of hope for those facing oppression, despair, and religious intolerance abroad, the United States must be a sanctuary for American children and families, not illegal immigrants.

Transportation

 Transportation

 In the 2026 Session, I voted for S.831, the SCDOT Modernization Act, which addressed a number of critical changes to streamline the process of building and maintaining critical infrastructure including bridges, roads and highways across SC. The original bill included a number of provisions that would have caused me to vote against it such as granting local counties and municipalities the ability to raise taxes, higher fees for certain types of vehicles, and other unacceptable measures; however, I was able to provide meaningful changes to the Committee Co-Chairs in advance of the bill's introduction to the House floor that did away with all of these. We have various factions within the House GOP that often do not work well together, and I communicated these changes behind the scenes to forge a path for them to modify the final product. Ultimately, this bill passed 112-2 in the House and unanimously in the Senate. It will pave the way for greatly shortened approval times for various permits, the construction of new "express lanes" on major highways paid for by the choice of users rather than taxpayers, and further deregulation to speed the process of badly needed building and maintenance.

 In the 2026 Session, I voted for S.831, the SCDOT Modernization Act, which addressed a number of critical changes to streamline the process of building and maintaining critical infrastructure including bridges, roads and highways across SC. The original bill included a number of provisions that would have caused me to vote against it such as granting local counties and municipalities the ability to raise taxes, higher fees for certain types of vehicles, and other unacceptable measures; however, I was able to provide meaningful changes to the Committee Co-Chairs in advance of the bill's introduction to the House floor that did away with all of these. We have various factions within the House GOP that often do not work well together, and I communicated these changes behind the scenes to forge a path for them to modify the final product. Ultimately, this bill passed 112-2 in the House and unanimously in the Senate. It will pave the way for greatly shortened approval times for various permits, the construction of new "express lanes" on major highways paid for by the choice of users rather than taxpayers, and further deregulation to speed the process of badly needed building and maintenance.

Education

I come from a family of educators. After serving in WW II in the Women's Army Corps, my mother earned her Bachelors in History and Masters in Education on the GI bill, and proudly taught in elementary school for 24 years before passing away at the age of 52. She taught me that a great education, combined with hard work is the key to success in life no matter who you are or where you came from.


Mount Pleasant public schools are the best in the state, which is a huge part of why so many people want to live here. Sadly, our teachers' pay in SC has lagged woefully behind the cost of living not only here, but throughout our state and not kept up with the level of education and expertise needed in today's classroom. We need to raise teacher pay, and bring more transparency to what is being taught to reinstate parents' confidence in what their children are learning. Children need to learn the basics of reading, writing, and STEM to incorporate not only science and math but also technology including coding. And we need to greatly promote technical schools so that those children who want to learn a much-needed trade such as electrician, plumber, welder, and many others can do so proudly. This could help slow the outrageous inflation of college costs. 


Money should follow the child in the classroom so that teachers will have the resources necessary to do their job properly. 


Maintain Green Space

Protecting our LowCountry quality of life is nearly a sacred duty of all elected officials. We love where we live and want to preserve the unique environment. I have voted to conserve all of the land of Boone Hall thereby forever protecting that land from development. I have voted to begin funding for Rifle Range Park and 

the Mount Pleasant Way, a series of connected bike and pedestrian paths throughout our town. As a strong voice for conservation, I fought hard against the road intrusion and destruction of any part of Laurel Hill Park. This wonderful passive park does not need a highway cutting through it. There are other solutions to our traffic challenges, and I offered many reasonable alternatives to building this unnecessary road, all of which were rejected due to Charleston County's highly aggressive traffic modeling. Ultimately, when thousands of trees are cut down to create this "road to nowhere" that simply bypasses Bessemer Road and not Highway 41, every elected official who claims to be for protecting greenspace should be held accountable for their votes and decisions regarding this beautiful park that is supposed to be protected in a conservation trust.


On Earth Day 2021, I introduced a new initiative to plant 95,000 trees for Mount Pleasant. The goal is to have at least one tree planted for every resident. This initiative known as “ Take Root Mount Pleasant ” is up and running and we are continually working to further beautify our community as well as maintain the natural surroundings with which we are already blessed. 

Maintain Green Space

Maintain Green Space

Protecting our LowCountry quality of life is nearly a sacred duty of all elected officials. We love where we live and want to preserve the unique environment. I have voted to conserve all of the land of Boone Hall thereby forever protecting that land from development. I have voted to begin funding for Rifle Range Park and I have supported and funded the Mount Pleasant Way, a series of connected bike and pedestrian paths throughout our town. As a strong voice for conservation, I fought hard against the road intrusion and destruction of any part of Laurel Hill Park. This wonderful passive park does not need a highway cutting through it. There are other solutions to our traffic challenges, and I offered many reasonable alternatives to building this unnecessary road, all of which were rejected due to Charleston County's highly aggressive traffic modeling. Ultimately, when thousands of trees are cut down to create this "road to nowhere" that simply bypasses Bessemer Road and not Highway 41, every elected official who claims to be for protecting greenspace should be held accountable for their votes and decisions regarding this beautiful park that is supposed to be protected in a conservation trust. 



On Earth Day 2021, I introduced a new initiative to plant 95,000 trees for Mount Pleasant. The goal is to have at least one tree planted for every resident. This initiative known as “Take Root Mount Pleasant” is up and running and we are continually working to further beautify our community as well as maintain the natural surroundings with which we are already blessed. 

Protecting our Lowcountry quality of life is nearly a sacred duty of all elected officials. We love where we live and want to preserve the unique environment. I voted to conserve all of the land of Boone Hall thereby forever protecting that land from development. I also voted to begin funding for Rifle Range Park and voted to support and provide initial funding for the Mount Pleasant Way, a series of connected bike and pedestrian paths throughout our town. As a strong voice for conservation, I fought hard against the road intrusion and destruction of any part of Laurel Hill Park. This wonderful passive park does not need a highway cutting through it. There are other solutions to our traffic challenges, and I offered many reasonable alternatives to building this unnecessary road, all of which were rejected due to Charleston County's highly aggressive traffic modeling. Ultimately, when thousands of trees are cut down to create this "road to nowhere" that simply bypasses Bessemer Road and not Highway 41, every elected official who claims to be for protecting greenspace should be held accountable for their votes and decisions regarding this beautiful park that is supposed to be protected in a conservation trust.


On Earth Day 2021, I introduced a new initiative to plant 95,000 trees for Mount Pleasant. The goal is to have at least one tree planted for every resident. This initiative known as “Take Root Mount Pleasant” is up and running and we are continually working to further beautify our community as well as maintain the natural surroundings with which we are already blessed. 


















Education

Education

I come from a family of educators. After serving in WW II in the Women's Army Corps, my mother earned her Bachelors in History and Masters in Education on the GI bill, and proudly taught in elementary school for 24 years before passing away at the age of 52. She taught me that a great education, combined with hard work is the key to success in life no matter who you are or where you came from.


Mount Pleasant public schools are the best in the state, which is a huge part of why so many people want to live here. Sadly, our teachers' pay in SC has lagged woefully behind the cost of living not only here, but throughout our state and not kept up with the level of education and expertise needed in today's classroom. We need to raise teacher pay, and bring more transparency to what is being taught to reinstate parents' confidence in what their children are learning. Children need to learn the basics of reading, writing, and STEM to incorporate not only science and math but also technology including coding. And we need to greatly promote technical schools so that those children who want to learn a much-needed trade such as electrician, plumber, welder, and many others can do so proudly. This could help slow the outrageous inflation of college costs. 



Money should follow the child in the classroom so that teachers will have the resources necessary to do their job properly. 


I come from a family of educators. After serving in WW II in the Women's Army Corps, my mother earned her Bachelors in History and Masters in Education on the GI bill, and proudly taught in elementary school for 24 years before passing away at the age of 52. She taught me that a great education, combined with hard work is the key to success in life no matter who you are or where you came from.


Mount Pleasant public schools are the best in the state, which is a huge part of why so many people want to live here. Sadly, our teachers' pay in SC has lagged woefully behind the cost of living not only here, but throughout our state and not kept up with the level of education and expertise needed in today's classroom. We need to raise teacher pay, and bring more transparency to what is being taught to reinstate parents' confidence in what their children are learning. Children need to learn the basics of reading, writing, and STEM to incorporate not only science and math but also technology including coding. And we need to greatly promote technical schools so that those children who want to learn a much-needed trade such as electrician, plumber, welder, and many others can do so proudly. This could help slow the outrageous inflation of college costs. 


Money should follow the child in the classroom so that teachers will have the resources necessary to do their job properly. 

Taxes

Taxes

I have been a strident voice to keep our taxes and fees low. Without my advocacy and votes during my time on Town Council, the Town of Mount Pleasant would have likely had both tax and fee increases multiple times. My belief is that there always exist other areas of government bloat that can be cut before any discussion of tax or fee increases should occur. I believe in limited government, strict financial accountability and a conservative budget for our town and the State of South Carolina. 


As your SC State House Representative, I have worked tirelessly to improve our budget and plan for unforeseen events in the future. I have signed a no tax increase pledge and will not raise taxes on our citizens. There will always be challenges that will require creativity, collaboration and “outside the box” thinking. 


I have been a strident voice to keep our taxes and fees low. Without my advocacy and votes during my time on Town Council, the Town of Mount Pleasant would have likely had both tax and fee increases multiple times. My belief is that there always exist other areas of government bloat that can be cut before any discussion of tax or fee increases should occur. I believe in limited government, strict financial accountability and a conservative budget for our town and the State of South Carolina. 

As your SC State House Representative, I have worked tirelessly to improve our budget and plan for unforeseen events in the future. I have signed a no tax increase pledge and will not raise taxes on our citizens. There will always be challenges that will require creativity, collaboration and “outside the box” thinking. 

The Sanctity of Human Life

The Sanctity of

Human Life

As mentioned in my biography, I am staunchly pro-life. My mother was born because my grandmother refused to give up her child even though she was told she could never have children. Although she passed away three days later because of giving birth to that one child, she left a legacy that lives on today in her three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren so far. Those who do not believe that an unborn child is a life worth protecting do not seem to understand biology. I was a biology major in college, and there is no doubt whatsoever that life begins at conception. That new, precious life has as much right to see the future as anyone else. I voted for S.474 The Fetal Heartbeat Bill in 2023, which was signed into law by Governor McMaster.


I have supported many measures to help women facing an unwanted or “crisis” pregnancy. These include a number of bills passed to streamline the adoption process in South Carolina, financial support through the annual budget for Crisis Pregnancy Centers throughout the State, and a tax credit bill to allow citizens to receive a credit in lieu of paying taxes when they make direct contributions to a Pregnancy Care Center. We must do all we can to promote a culture of life in our country, not a society that treats the most helpless among us as worthless and disposable. 

As mentioned in my biography, I am staunchly pro-life. My mother was born because my grandmother refused to give up her child even though she was told she could never have children. Although she passed away three days later because of giving birth to that one child, she left a legacy that lives on today in her three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren so far. Those who do not believe that an unborn child is a life worth protecting do not seem to understand biology. I was a biology major in college, and there is no doubt whatsoever that life begins at conception. That new, precious life has as much right to see the future as anyone else. I voted for S.474 The Fetal Heartbeat Bill in 2023, which was signed into law by Governor McMaster.


I have supported many measures to help women facing an unwanted or “crisis” pregnancy. These include a number of bills passed to streamline the adoption process in South Carolina, financial support through the annual budget for Crisis Pregnancy Centers throughout the State, and a tax credit bill to allow citizens to receive a credit in lieu of paying taxes when they make direct contributions to a Pregnancy Care Center. We must do all we can to promote a culture of life in our country, not a society that treats the most helpless among us as worthless and disposable.

Infrastructure

Fixing flooding. Relieving traffic. Improving the safety of our roadways.

We need a Member of Congress who will work with President Trump to advance major infrastructure improvements, but we do not need a new federal gas tax to see it through. Rather, we should use innovative solutions like partnering with private corporations and entities to rebuild our crumbling infrastructure, possibly through the use of some form of long-term “naming rights” or other opportunities for corporations to promote their business by building goodwill for their brands.

Taxes

I have been a strident voice to keep our taxes and fees low. Without my advocacy and votes during my time on Town Council, the Town of Mount Pleasant would have likely had both tax and fee increases multiple times. My belief is that there always exist other areas of government bloat that can be cut before any discussion of tax or fee increases should occur. I believe in limited government, strict financial accountability and a conservative budget for our town and the State of South Carolina. 



As your SC State House Representative, I have worked tirelessly to improve our budget and plan for unforeseen events in the future. I have signed a no tax increase pledge and will not raise taxes on our citizens. There will always be challenges that will require creativity, collaboration and “outside the box” thinking. 


Infrastructure

Fixing flooding. Relieving traffic. Improving the safety of our roadways.

We need a Member of Congress who will work with President Trump to advance major infrastructure improvements, but we do not need a new federal gas tax to see it through. Rather, we should use innovative solutions like partnering with private corporations and entities to rebuild our crumbling infrastructure, possibly through the use of some form of long-term “naming rights” or other opportunities for corporations to promote their business by building goodwill for their brands.

Sanctity of Human Life

As mentioned in my biography, I am staunchly pro-life. My mother was born because my grandmother refused to give up her child even though she was told she could never have children. Although she passed away three days later because of giving birth to that one child, she left a legacy that lives on today in her three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren so far. Those who do not believe that an unborn child is a life worth protecting do not seem to understand biology. I was a biology major in college, and there is no doubt whatsoever that life begins at conception. That new, precious life has as much right to see the future as anyone else. I voted for S.474 The Fetal Heartbeat Bill in 2023, which was signed into law by Governor McMaster.


I have supported many measures to help women facing an unwanted or “crisis” pregnancy. These include a number of bills passed to streamline the adoption process in South Carolina, financial support through the annual budget for Crisis Pregnancy Centers throughout the State, and a tax credit bill to allow citizens to receive a credit in lieu of paying taxes when they make direct contributions to a Pregnancy Care Center. We must do all we can to promote a culture of life in our country, not a society that treats the most helpless among us as worthless and disposable.

Infrastructure

Fixing flooding. Relieving traffic. Improving the safety of our roadways.

We need a Member of Congress who will work with President Trump to advance major infrastructure improvements, but we do not need a new federal gas tax to see it through. Rather, we should use innovative solutions like partnering with private corporations and entities to rebuild our crumbling infrastructure, possibly through the use of some form of long-term “naming rights” or other opportunities for corporations to promote their business by building goodwill for their brands.

Second Amendment Rights

My support of the Second Amendment is strong and unwavering. Without the right to bear arms, all the rest of our rights are at risk if our government oversteps its bounds. This has been demonstrated time and again in many different countries around the world. Additionally, the potential for ordinary citizens to protect themselves and even form a militia if needed to fight against foreign enemy combatants on our soil is a deterrent to other countries who might wish us harm. I co-sponsored and voted for H.3594 Constitutional Carry, which passed the House in my freshman year, 2023, and was passed by the Senate and signed into law by Governor McMaster in 2024. As a supporter and member of the NRA, any attempt to infringe on the rights of law-abiding citizens to protect themselves, their families and their homes will be voted down by me.

Second Amendment Rights

Second Amendment Rights

My support of the Second Amendment is strong and unwavering. Without the right to bear arms, all the rest of our rights are at risk if our government oversteps its bounds. This has been demonstrated time and again in many different countries around the world. Additionally, the potential for ordinary citizens to protect themselves and even form a militia if needed to fight against foreign enemy combatants on our soil is a deterrent to other countries who might wish us harm. I co-sponsored and voted for H.3594 Constitutional Carry, which passed the House in my freshman year, 2023, and was passed by the Senate and signed into law by Governor McMaster in 2024. As a supporter and member of the NRA, any attempt to infringe on the rights of law-abiding citizens to protect themselves, their families and their homes will be voted down by me.

My support of the Second Amendment is strong and unwavering. Without the right to bear arms, all the rest of our rights are at risk if our government oversteps its bounds. This has been demonstrated time and again in many different countries around the world. Additionally, the potential for ordinary citizens to protect themselves and even form a militia if needed to fight against foreign enemy combatants on our soil is a deterrent to other countries who might wish us harm. I co-sponsored and voted for H.3594 Constitutional Carry, which passed the House in my freshman year, 2023, and was passed by the Senate and signed into law by Governor McMaster in 2024. As a supporter and member of the NRA, any attempt to infringe on the rights of law-abiding citizens to protect themselves, their families and their homes will be voted down by me. 

Limited Government Control

I believe in limited government and in personal responsibility. In the State House and during my time on Mt. Pleasant Town Council, I voted against arbitrary rules, mandates and prohibitions. I've stood to always empower our citizens instead of suffocating them with rules and mandates. I will always protect the rights of our citizens, never forgetting that I am serving the public, not seeking to rule the public. I believe in the innate common sense and goodness of the citizens of Mount Pleasant and the State of South Carolina. I reject the paternalistic, top-down, “we know what's best for you" attitude we have seen over the years at all levels of government.

Limited Government Control

Limited Government Control

I believe in limited government and in personal responsibility. In the State House and during my time on Mt. Pleasant Town Council, I voted against arbitrary rules, mandates and prohibitions. I've stood to always empower our citizens instead of suffocating them with rules and mandates. I will always protect the rights of our citizens, never forgetting that I am serving the public, not seeking to rule the public. I believe in the innate common sense and goodness of the citizens of Mount Pleasant and the State of South Carolina. I reject the paternalistic, top-down, “we know what's best for you" attitude we have seen over the years at all levels of government.

I believe in limited government and in personal responsibility. In the State House and during my time on Mt. Pleasant Town Council, I voted against arbitrary rules, mandates and prohibitions. I've stood to always empower our citizens instead of suffocating them with rules and mandates.  I will always protect the rights of our citizens, never forgetting that I am serving the public, not seeking to rule the public.  I believe in the innate common sense and goodness of the citizens of Mount Pleasant and the State of South Carolina. I reject the paternalistic, top-down, “we know what's best for you" attitude we have seen over the years at all levels of government.

The Economy & Great Jobs

One of my major goals has been to help diversify our economy which had always been very concentrated in the Hospitality and Healthcare industries. In a downturn, a wider array of businesses is far more resilient. As Economic Development Committee Chairperson on Mt. Pleasant Town Council, I met with countless business owners encouraging them to build, expand, or redevelop existing properties here in Mount Pleasant. With more high paying jobs in our community, our citizens are able to work closer to home rather than driving over bridges to other communities to work. Together with our staff and other committee members, I have been at the forefront of working to recruit businesses in some of the core industries identified as ideal for Mount Pleasant such as technology, health sciences, finance and content production. Now with the SC Ports Authority here at the Wando Terminal, we are already taking advantage of our fantastic opportunity to expand our shipping industry companies. Identifying and solving problems for our existing businesses so that they stay in Mount Pleasant and expand here has also been a major focus during my time on Council. 


As your SC State House Representative, I have continued to reach out and encourage businesses to locate here and work to limit impediments to bringing great jobs.

The Economy & 
Great Jobs

The Economy & 
Great Jobs

One of my major goals has been to help diversify our economy which had always been very concentrated in the Hospitality and Healthcare industries. In a downturn, a wider array of businesses is far more resilient. As Economic Development Committee Chairperson on Mt. Pleasant Town Council, I met with countless business owners encouraging them to build, expand, or redevelop existing properties here in Mount Pleasant. With more high paying jobs in our community, our citizens are able to work closer to home rather than driving over bridges to other communities to work. Together with our staff and other committee members, I have been at the forefront of working to recruit businesses in some of the core industries identified as ideal for Mount Pleasant such as technology, health sciences, finance and content production. Now with the SC Ports Authority here at the Wando Terminal, we are already taking advantage of our fantastic opportunity to expand our shipping industry companies. Identifying and solving problems for our existing businesses so that they stay in Mount Pleasant and expand here has also been a major focus during my time on Council. 


As your SC State House Representative, I have continued to reach out and encourage businesses to locate here and work to limit impediments to bringing great jobs.

One of my major goals has been to help diversify our economy which had always been very concentrated in the Hospitality and Healthcare industries. In a downturn, a wider array of businesses is far more resilient. As Economic Development Committee Chairperson on Mt. Pleasant Town Council, I met with countless business owners encouraging them to build, expand, or redevelop existing properties here in Mount Pleasant. With more high paying jobs in our community, our citizens are able to work closer to home rather than driving over bridges to other communities to work. Together with our staff and other committee members, I have been at the forefront of working to recruit businesses in some of the core industries identified as ideal for Mount Pleasant such as technology, health sciences, finance and content production. Now with the SC Ports Authority here at the Wando Terminal, we are already taking advantage of our fantastic opportunity to expand our shipping industry companies. Identifying and solving problems for our existing businesses so that they stay in Mount Pleasant and expand here has also been a major focus during my time on Council. 

As your SC State House Representative, I have continued to reach out and encourage businesses to locate here and work to limit impediments to bringing great jobs.

Healthcare

The United States needs a 21st century, free market healthcare system which protects access to coverage for people with pre-existing conditions. 


We are currently mired in a Frankenstein monster of regulations, bureaucracy, and out of control healthcare costs which has been devastating to innovation. For far too long, the debate in Congress is between some socialist-relic type of system and deferring to an unholy alliance between pharmaceutical companies and insurance companies that leaves American families behind. 


Our country needs to break down the walls stifling private sector innovation capabilities and help us break through the bureaucratic nightmares that hurt American families every day. We need to focus on individuals, not outdated regulations.


We need to allow Americans to purchase insurance across state lines. We need to look at actual costs for services rendered rather than the inflated numbers that most providers use which are automatically adjusted down by insurance claim reviewers. And we need to address Medicare and Medicaid in a different manner than simply moving the deck chairs around on the Titanic when it comes to providing coverage to more people.


For Mount Pleasant Town employees, a new form of healthcare coverage was introduced several years ago which has been a tremendous success and saved our taxpayers over a million dollars so far. It combines high touch, top quality primary care providers with a self-insured major medical plan and reinsurance for catastrophic illness. This plan is scalable and may be a solution for the wider public in the future. As your SC State House Representative, I have looked for ways to improve our quality of healthcare while reducing wasteful spending.

The Environment

I oppose offshore drilling off the South Carolina coast entirely and without qualification. 


With a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, and having studied at the Duke Marine Lab, I am a strong advocate for proactive, sensible solutions to being great stewards of our natural resources and the beauty of the Earth. My husband Joe and I are also long-time supporters of the world-renowned Nicholas School of the Environment. I am genuinely concerned about environmental issues and know these concerns should not be used as a political football. Conservatives like myself can lead efforts to address ways to combat and mitigate risks to our beautiful Lowcountry and nation.


In the public sector, common sense solutions such as gravity-based drainage for flood-prone areas, encouraging planting more vegetation especially trees, and other initiatives add up to a much safer, cleaner environment over time. 


What we do not need is legislation that attempts to make everyone “feel good” but actually causes many unintended consequences.


As your SC State House Representative, I have supported environmental and conservation initiatives through a limited government lens, to protect our environment for our children, our grandchildren, and many generations to come. 

Healthcare

 The United States needs a 21st century, free market healthcare system which protects access to coverage for people with pre-existing conditions. 


We are currently mired in a Frankenstein monster of regulations, bureaucracy, and out of control healthcare costs which has been devastating to innovation.  For far too long, the debate in Congress is between some socialist-relic type of system and deferring to an unholy alliance between pharmaceutical companies and insurance companies that leaves American families behind. 


Our country needs to break down the walls stifling private sector innovation capabilities and help us break through the bureaucratic nightmares that hurt American families every day. We need to focus on individuals, not outdated regulations.


We need to allow Americans to purchase insurance across state lines. We need to look at actual costs for services rendered rather than the inflated numbers that most providers use which are automatically adjusted down by insurance claim reviewers. And we need to address Medicare and Medicaid in a different manner than simply moving the deck chairs around on the Titanic when it comes to providing coverage to more people.


For Mount Pleasant Town employees, a new form of healthcare coverage was introduced several years ago which has been a tremendous success and saved our taxpayers over a million dollars so far. It combines high touch, top quality primary care providers with a self-insured major medical plan and reinsurance for catastrophic illness. This plan is scalable and may be a solution for the wider public in the future. As your SC State House Representative, I will always look for ways to improve our quality of healthcare while reducing wasteful spending.

The Environment

I oppose offshore drilling off the South Carolina coast entirely and without qualification. 


With a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, and having studied at the Duke Marine Lab, I am a strong advocate for proactive, sensible solutions to being great stewards of our natural resources and the beauty of the Earth. My husband Joe and I are also long-time supporters of the world-renowned Nicholas School of the Environment. I am genuinely concerned about environmental issues and know these concerns should not be used as a political football. Conservatives like myself can lead efforts to address ways to combat and mitigate risks to our beautiful Lowcountry and nation.


In the public sector, common sense solutions such as gravity-based drainage for flood-prone areas, encouraging planting more vegetation especially trees, and other initiatives add up to a much safer, cleaner environment over time. 


What we do not need is legislation that attempts to make everyone “feel good” but actually causes many unintended consequences.


As your SC State House Representative, I have supported environmental and conservation initiatives through a limited government lens, to protect our environment for our children, our grandchildren, and many generations to come.