When you dial 911, you don’t ask what party shows up — you just want someone to answer the call. But right now, too many of our rural and suburban communities face understaffed EMS and fire departments, longer response times, and stretched resources.

Public safety should never be partisan. Yet politicians are more interested in scoring points than in solving the problem. That leaves families — and first responders themselves — without the support they need.

I’ll work to fix a system that shortchanges the very people we count on in a crisis. That means investing in EMS staffing, supporting mental health resources, and ensuring safe schools and neighborhoods. Strong communities start with safety — and that’s something we should all agree on.