• Getting Money Out of Politics
Our political system is dominated by large donors and special interests. I support reforms like the American Anti-Corruption Act to limit the influence of money in elections, strengthen transparency, and restore public trust. I will refuse special interest group money and run a campaign funded by everyday Hoosiers.

• Cutting the State Income Tax
Hoosiers should keep what they earn. Taxing wages discourages work and limits upward mobility. By shifting revenue toward land value and other unearned gains, Indiana can reduce and ultimately eliminate the state income tax while keeping public finances stable. I believe this is compatible with my stance on the right of workers to organize and bargain for higher wages.

• Replacing Property Taxes with a Land Value Tax (Split-Rate System)
Indiana can adopt a split-rate property tax, lowering or removing taxes on buildings while increasing the rate on land. This rewards people who build and improve property while discouraging land speculation. Instead of taxing productivity, we tax the underlying value created by the community. This system has been successfully implemented in several localities across Pennsylvania.

• Unlocking Housing Supply (No Tax on Buildings)
We currently tax construction, repairs, and improvements. That makes housing more expensive. Removing taxes on buildings lowers development costs and encourages more housing to be built, which helps bring down rents and home prices over time. Read “Yes, building more housing does lower rents, study says” from CommonWealth Beacon.

• Legalizing Density and Mixed-Use Neighborhoods
Restrictive zoning limits housing and raises costs. Allowing duplexes, apartments, and mixed-use development gives communities the flexibility to grow. This supports walkable neighborhoods, local businesses, and a stronger housing supply.

• Taxing Monopolies That Use Our Public Resources
Land, natural resources, and prime locations gain value from the surrounding community. When that value is captured privately, it creates imbalance. Taxing monopoly corporations and large consumers of natural resources like AI data centers ensures that publicly created value is returned to the public.

• Building a Public Bank
A non-profit public bank would keep financial resources circulating in Indiana. By partnering with local banks and credit unions, it can provide low cost credit for housing, infrastructure, and small businesses while reducing dependence on large financial institutions. Proven model: Bank of North Dakota has successfully supported local lending and economic stability for over a century.

• Returning Surplus Revenue to Hoosiers
After funding essential services, excess public revenue should go back to residents. This can be done through direct dividends or broad tax reductions, ensuring that economic growth benefits everyone, not just a few. Proven models: Alaska Permanent Fund, Texas Permanent School Fund and Government Pension Fund of Norway return resource revenue to residents through dividends and long-term public investment.

• Protecting Our Home with Community Land Trusts
Community land trusts (CLTs) keep land in local, community control while allowing people to own, rent, and build on it. They can support housing, small businesses, farming, and conservation. By placing land in a local nonprofit trust, CLTs prevent speculation and keep it out of the hands of large financial interests that drive up costs. This keeps Indiana land in Hoosier hands, not controlled by out-of-state or foreign investors.

• Supporting Indiana Workers’ Right to Organize
Whether through unions or cooperative businesses, workers should have the freedom to organize and bargain collectively without intimidation or retaliation. I support policies that strengthen the ability of workers to secure better wages, benefits, and working conditions. A strong economy is not built by cutting taxes on work alone, but by ensuring labor has real leverage in the marketplace and a meaningful voice in the decisions that shape their industries.