Party: | Independent |
Home: | Centerville, DE |
Age: | 62 |
Education
Bachelor’s degree in economics, Bates College; earned a MD from Georgetown University School of Medicine; M.B.A. in international business, Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business
Prior Experience:
Delaware’s State Senator in 2008 (as a Democrat); chaired the Administrative Services/Elections Committee; served on the Education, Energy & Transit, Small Business, Banking, and Sunset Committees; established The Brandywine Valley National Scenic Byway Advisory Board; worked for AI Dupont Hospital for Children (Nemours)/Jefferson Medical College; founded an anesthesiology services company.
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Issues and Positions
Invest in the economy to enhance quality of life among Delaware residents.
Produce more opportunities for jobs that provide higher wages and benefits as well as investing in education to prepare students for their future.
Work to unite both parties to pass legislation that benefits citizens nationwide and installs inclusive policies aimed at bettering the economy.
Pass legislation towards universal health care that is effective and extremely accessible.
Increase awareness of mental health issues through incorporating it into our education systems.
More support of our veterans through affordable housing, better healthcare, increased access to mental health resources, and employment following service.
Provide better support for first responders.
Create higher quality education systems starting in early childhood through high school to create stronger social and cognitive development in young adults.
Work to create more affordable housing through tax incentives and discounted interest rates.