About
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
As I reflect on my time in office, I want to share what I think are important accomplishments. I campaigned on the issues of land and water, rural economic development, and education, and I have worked to merge that platform with real programs that impact the constituents of House District 41.
Last year we saw the biggest increase in educational funding in 8 years. This year we have further increased funding for education by 28%, and gave all teachers a 5% raise and all school personnel a 4% raise. We continue to concentrate on improving education for all students. It is expected that we will create an Early Childhood Education Trust Fund in the amount of$300 million and have increased investment in early childhood programs by 28%.
I worked tirelessly both sessions to provide funding to create a drug treatment center at the old nursing home in Espanola. In April of 2020, we will be cutting the ribbon for a center that will house 110 clients and create jobs for approximately 70 people. In addition, the Hoy Recovery Program will open its doors within the next six months to house 22 women and their children for long term drug abuse treatment programs while also creating about 25 jobs.
