I support a two-year budget with oversight and fiscal audits to provide greater certainty to our state's finances. I would reduce the number of commissions and political appointees that cost millions annually.  I support an oil extraction fee, an insurance surcharge to fund wild land firefighting and closure of corporate tax loopholes. As an accountant, auditor, small business owner and non-profit executive director, I know budgets are a reflection of our values.  Investment in our educational system will pay dividends of individual achievement and a well-qualified and trained workforce.  Our dis-investment results in larger prison populations and fewer opportunities for everyone.