The free exchange of ideas and opinions, of fact-based independent reporting and the ability to illuminate issues from the world stage to the local, are not only what ushered in the founding of our nation, but are the breath that has kept it alive all these years.
Since first being elected as your State Assemblymember in 2016, I have been given the privilege of writing opinion pieces in this paper. These op-eds have given me an opportunity to explain my perspective and to explore topics in-depth with the people of our district.
In response to every piece that has been published, members of our community have reached out to me to share their own thoughts, perspectives, and ideas—starting a conversation and shaping the way I make decisions as a legislator.