My first session starts Monday, January 12th, and I am going in knowing that Iowans deserve better than what we’re getting. I’m also clear-eyed about what being in the minority party means.
Challenges on the Horizon
We’ll be facing familiar challenges: rising costs for families, ongoing fights over property taxes, and continued debates about land use and eminent domain.
Issues That Hit Home
Water quality, public health, and public safety are also expected to take center stage. These aren’t abstract policy debates. They affect whether kids can safely drink from the tap, whether rural hospitals can keep their doors open, and whether families feel safe in their neighborhoods.
Hopeful, But Realistic
I am (perhaps naively) hopeful that some good can come and I will be doing all I can to hold Republicans accountable and bring constituents’ actual priorities to the Capitol.
