Cost-of-Living
Prices are rising for everybody in the country, and we should be forward-thinking in ways to combat this. Whether it's housing, utility rates, or how much we're paying for groceries and gas; It's time for our leadership to prioritize the wellbeing of Ohioans.
PROBLEMS TO BE SOLVED
During the pandemic housing market, elected officials neglected to object to inflated property reappraisals. Ohio forced massive valuation increases including a ~30% average hike ordered in Geauga County.
Ohio ratepayers are facing a massive spike in electricity costs. Recent capacity auctions cleared at record highs, meaning Ohioans are facing a 22% power bill increase.
1 million Ohioans currently do not have access to reliable broadband internet¹.
Changes intended to restructure property tax credits have inadvertently increased the tax burden on landlords, creating higher costs for renters for renters as well.
Goals
Fight to introduce moving averages to Ohio's reappraisal formulas and advocate for straightforward property tax relief that benefits both homeowners and renters, ensuring that families aren't taxed out of their homes or apartments.
Push for stricter oversight of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) to ensure utility companies help absorb the costs of inflation and data center demand, rather than billing historic 800% price hikes directly onto Ohio families.
Maintain a pragmatic approach to local energy projects and invest in updating our rural energy and broadband infrastructure.
While important, the cost of living is about more than simply housing: I'd like to update Ohio's aging rural infrastructure. We live in times that are too modern for families to sit in the dark during power outages due to inclement weather. By upgrading and burying power lines, we can insure our grid against winter weather outages while making our commercial areas more appealing.
Many of our rural residents are included in the 1 million Ohioans who do not have access to reliable broadband internet. By filling the gaps in Ohio's internet coverage, we can ensure seniors, students, and telehealth workers are connected to the modern economy, while creating a more competitive marketplace which has historically lowered utility bills.
The residents of Ashtabula and Geauga counties deserve a Representative who fights for their financial livelihood. Our current leadership has allowed our utility bills and property values to skyrocket and we need a representative who isn't asleep at the wheel.
Let's make Ohio a place where families can afford to live and work comfortably.
¹Source: Midstory (2024)