Built from the Ground Up,
Just Like You.
I’m not a politician, I’m a small business owner who knows the grind firsthand. I’ve faced the red tape, the late nights, and the uphill battles. In Congress, I’ll fight for the people who create jobs, take risks, and keep Ventura County running. It’s time Washington worked for YOU
not just the big corporations.
Backing Small Business Owners
Small businesses are the backbone of Ventura County, from the family-run bakery down the street to the contractor working out of their garage. But while politicians talk about supporting small business, most of the real help goes to corporations and the well-connected.
Entrepreneurs trying to start or grow something from scratch are met with endless red tape, limited resources, and policies written by people who’ve never signed a payroll check.
Why It Matters
As a small business owner myself, I know what it means to take risks, work late nights, and grind through roadblocks just to keep things running. I’ve lived what so many others in Ventura County face, trying to build something real while the system seems built to hold you back.
This isn’t just about economic policy, it’s about people:
- The welder finally starting his own shop.
- The single mom running a home-based service business.
- The young entrepreneur with a dream but no access to capital.
These businesses power our communities. They hire local. They give back. And they deserve policies that meet them where they are not where a spreadsheet says they should be.
My Plan of Action in Congress
I’ll bring real, bipartisan solutions to support small business owners at every stage from launch to growth:
- Expand Access to Startup Capital
I’ll fight for easy-to-qualify grants and low-interest SBA loans without endless paperwork or unrealistic requirements. - Extend Real Tax Relief for New Businesses
One year of help isn’t enough. I’ll support multiyear tax relief plans so new businesses can reinvest, grow, and hire. - Cut the Red Tape
Simplify compliance requirements and federal regulations that choke small business growth, especially for solo entrepreneurs and tradespeople. - Provide Practical Resources
Invest in business education, mentorship, and planning resources available at no cost, and tailored to first-time founders and underserved communities. - Champion Local Over Corporate Special Interests
Shift the focus in Washington away from massive bailouts for big corporations and back toward the real builders of the American economy.
Join Me in Standing Up for Small Business
This campaign is about people like you owners, workers, risk-takers, and builders who just need a system that doesn’t get in the way.
If you’re tired of seeing corporate lobbyists get all the support while local business owners are left behind, I’m asking you to stand with me.
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Let’s bring common sense, real support, and business experience to Congress for Ventura County, and for every entrepreneur trying to build a better future.
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