Hello Friends

I would be honored to once again serve my Southwest Anchorage neighbors in District 10 as your State House Representative.

My wife, Trish, and I are both lifelong Alaskans born here in Anchorage. We met at UAA and soon married, 39 years ago. We have been blessed to raise our children in this great state and are the proud grandparents of four grandchildren, three living right here in Anchorage.

Alaska Passion

Trish and I love the great outdoors. We hike, fish, hunt and embrace the best Alaska has to offer.

Alaska Experience

For more than 40 years, I have been blessed with the opportunity to serve Alaska in both the private and public sectors—as a small business owner, commercial fisherman, police officer, police chief, city manager, state board and commission member, and Alaska State Representative (2017–2020 and 2025–2026).

I am a proven and effective leader who values all Alaskans and will strive to keep our legislature focused on the issues that matter.

Alaska Values

My decades of experience in Alaska's private and public sectors have reinforced a simple belief: Alaskans value hard work, personal responsibility, individual freedom, and leaders who deliver results.

I remain committed to safe neighborhoods and trails, affordable and reliable energy, strong public schools, responsible natural resource development, a thriving private-sector economy, disciplined state spending, and protecting the Alaska Permanent Fund for future generations. I believe government should live within its means, respect the people it serves, and create an environment where families, businesses, and communities can prosper.

I strongly support free enterprise, limited government, individual liberties, and the constitutional principles that protect our way of life. I also believe effective leadership requires listening, building relationships, respecting different perspectives, and finding common ground without compromising core principles.

Whether running a business, leading a police department, managing a city, or representing Alaskans in Juneau, I've learned that lasting results come from bringing people together, making difficult decisions, and following through on commitments.

My approach is straightforward: Put Alaskans first, solve problems, and get things done.

Where I Stand on the Issues Facing Alaska

Responsible Resource Development and Energy Security: Alaska's natural resources are the foundation of our economy. I strongly support responsible development of our oil, gas, minerals, timber, and fisheries to create jobs, strengthen communities, and generate essential state revenues. Securing affordable, reliable energy for Alaska families and businesses is a top priority. We must encourage investment, streamline permitting, and unlock Alaska's tremendous resource potential.
Strong Schools and Educational Opportunity: Every Alaska child deserves a quality education. I support stable school funding, high academic standards, parental involvement, and accountability for student achievement. I helped lead the successful effort to increase Alaska's Base Student Allocation, providing much-needed stability for our schools. We must also recruit and retain excellent teachers and ensure education funding produces better outcomes for students.
Safe Neighborhoods and Strong Public Safety: With more than 23 years of service in Alaska law enforcement, including service as a police chief, I know that safe communities are essential to our quality of life. I support recruiting and retaining highly trained police officers, firefighters, and corrections officers; holding violent and repeat offenders accountable; strengthening victims’ rights; and expanding access to effective addiction treatment and recovery services. I believe strongly in community policing and partnerships between law enforcement and the people they serve. Every Alaskan deserves to feel safe in their home, neighborhood, parks, and trails.
Recruiting and Retaining Alaska's Workforce: Alaska cannot afford to keep losing experienced teachers, police officers, firefighters, and other essential public employees. High turnover and chronic vacancies cost taxpayers millions and weaken critical services. I have championed responsible pension reform that gives public employees a secure retirement option while protecting taxpayers from unnecessary financial risk. A stable, experienced workforce is essential to effective government.
Protecting Private Property Rights: Private property rights are fundamental to individual liberty and economic opportunity. I will continue defending the rights of Alaskans to own, access, develop, and responsibly use their property without unnecessary government interference. Fair permitting, predictable regulations, and respect for property owners are essential to a strong economy.
Fiscal Discipline and Responsible Government: As a small business owner and former city manager, I understand the importance of living within our means. State government must control spending, eliminate waste, and focus on delivering essential services efficiently. I support meaningful spending limits, rebuilding state savings, and protecting taxpayers while maintaining our commitments to public safety, education, transportation, and essential services.
Protecting the Permanent Fund and a Sustainable Dividend: The Alaska Permanent Fund is a tremendous legacy that must be protected for future generations. I support responsible management of the Fund, sustainable use of its earnings, and a Permanent Fund Dividend Alaska can afford without jeopardizing essential services or our financial future. We must protect both the dividend and the long-term strength of the Fund.
A Strong Private Sector and Competitive Economy: Alaska's prosperity depends on a healthy private sector, not bigger government. I support free enterprise, lower regulatory burdens, responsible taxation, and policies that encourage investment and job creation. I oppose burdensome new taxes that make Alaska less competitive or increase costs for working families. Economic growth and spending discipline must remain our first priorities.
Honoring Veterans and Military Families: Alaska's veterans, active-duty military members, and their families have earned our gratitude and support. I will continue advocating for veterans' benefits, employment and educational opportunities, and strong military installations in Alaska. Supporting those who serve our country strengthens our communities, economy, and national security.
My Commitment To You: I believe in limited government, individual liberty, fiscal responsibility, and the power of free enterprise. I also believe public service begins with listening, being accessible, and responding to the people I represent.

My commitment is to lead with integrity, work across political differences, and find practical solutions to Alaska's challenges. I will always strive to make decisions that strengthen our communities, protect our freedoms, and leave a better Alaska for our children and grandchildren.

Principled Leadership. Practical Solutions. Proven Results.

Getting Results for Alaska

Strengthening Public Safety and Protecting Victims — HB 239

As prime sponsor of HB 239, I successfully advanced comprehensive criminal justice legislation that became law in 2026. These sweeping reforms strengthen accountability for hit-and-run offenders, protect young people from sex trafficking, criminalize the creation and possession of AI-generated child sexual abuse material, and strengthen Alaska's parole policies. This legislation represents meaningful progress toward a safer Alaska, stronger protections for victims, and a more accountable justice system.

Standing Up for Public Employees Injured in the Line of Duty — HB 14

I helped lead legislation to significantly improve occupational disability benefits for public employees who suffer career-ending injuries in the line of duty. Originally advanced through HB 210 and ultimately enacted through HB 14, these reforms increase disability benefits from 40% to 75% of base pay, provide access to retiree health coverage, and continue employer retirement contributions for eligible injured employees. These long-overdue protections honor the sacrifices of those who serve our communities.

Historic Progress Toward Restoring Retirement Security — HB 78

I led the House effort to advance HB 78, a fiscally responsible defined benefit pension option designed to address Alaska's serious public workforce recruitment and retention crisis. Supported by actuarial analysis, HB 78 became the first major pension reform effort in 20 years to successfully pass both the Alaska House and Senate. Although ultimately vetoed by the Governor, this historic achievement demonstrated that legislators across political lines can work together to address one of Alaska's most pressing workforce challenges. I remain committed to finishing this important work.

Bipartisan Leadership and Responsible State Budgets

As House Majority Leader, I helped lead a diverse, bipartisan coalition that demonstrated how effective government can work when legislators put Alaska's interests first. Together, we prioritized disciplined budgeting without drawing from state savings, strengthened education and public safety funding, invested in critical transportation infrastructure, and provided a meaningful Permanent Fund Dividend while respecting the state's sustainable Percent of Market Value spending framework. Our success reflects a commitment to fiscal responsibility, collaboration, and practical solutions over partisan division.

Leadership That Delivers

Throughout my career in business, law enforcement, local government, and the Alaska Legislature, I've learned that meaningful progress requires experience, sound judgment, and the willingness to work together.

I'm proud of what we've accomplished, and I believe Alaska's best days are still ahead.

Principled Leadership. Practical Solutions. Proven Results.

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