Welcome to My Campaign!
Iowa is facing a financial cliff. It's an issue that gets very little attention. Tax credits are being handed out to multi-billion dollar companies who don't need it. In 2024, over $52 million in perks and direct subsidies were given to large corporations that owe no state income tax (rather than small businesses). Iowa ranks 51st for worst US economy, which includes Washington DC.
Programs that help Iowans are being gutted and turned over to private companies so they can profit from them. It happened to the state's Medicaid Program. It's happening to public education with private school vouchers that have no income limits. As State Treasurer, I will not let that happen to IPERS and the 400,000 members who count on it for retirement.
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MY PRIORITIES
Fiscal Responsibility
I will work to promote fiscal responsibility with the state legislature and governor to find ways to save money and eliminate wasteful spending. Iowans deserve to know how their taxes are being spent. It's also important that money for critical projects supporting public schools, infrastructure, and municipalities is spent wisely.
Retirement System/ IPERS
Protecting IPERS (Iowa Public Employees Retirement System) will be my #1 priority. Iowa Republicans, led by Governor Kim Reynolds' and their DOGE task force, want to gut IPERS, eliminate new employees from participating, and replace with 401(k) style plan. *
I will stand firmly against any attempts to privatize or weaken future pension benefits or participation for Iowa's public employees.
ISave 529 Program
The ISave 529 program allows parents to set aside money to help pay for college costs or K-12 school expenses. It's managed by the State Treasurer. Contributions grow tax free and withdrawals are tax free. I will ensure the program is not misused or mismanaged. I also want to improve it so families from all income levels can participate.