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Q: Why are you running as a candidate for the Ohio House or Senate and what are the top three issues that you hope to lead on if elected? With a unique life story and commitment to service, Ismail is now running for Ohio House District 3. As a Representative, Ismail will fight for everyday people by: Ensuring students have access to high-quality, equitable education options in their neighborhood regardless of their socioeconomic background. Creating strong communities through the development of high-quality, affordable homes. Working tirelessly in collaboration with business leaders to ensure all citizens have access to high-quality careers. Ismail has the experience and the passion for delivering results for the people of Ohio House District 3. ––––––– Q: Do you consider quality child care a workforce issue? Quality child care is a workforce issue because it affects parents' ability to participate in the labor market. Parents can pursue and maintain employment when reliable child care is available, boosting workforce participation and economic stability. Conversely, inadequate child care can lead to absenteeism and reduced productivity, impacting families, employers, and the economy. Additionally, quality child care supports children's development, preparing a skilled future workforce. ––––––– Q: Do you support more state government action to eliminate barriers for parents to work, including through increased access to affordable, high-quality child care options for families with infants, toddlers and young children? Support ––––––– Q: Do you support more state government action to improve Ohio's kindergarten readiness scores from 65% of all children not being ready to enter the K12 system? Support ––––––– Q: Do you support more state investment for high quality learning experiences for all children ages 0-5 to address the lack of affordable and accessible options in Ohio? Support ––––––– Q: During Ohio’s last Biennial Budget, Governor DeWine proposed an increase for publicly funded child care eligibility. How would you support a proposed increase in state investment so that all young children 0-5 can benefit? I support the proposed increase in state investment for publicly funded child care eligibility because it ensures that all young children, aged 0-5, have access to quality early childhood education. Research shows that early childhood experiences significantly impact a child's development, setting the foundation for lifelong learning and success. Expanding eligibility would not only alleviate financial burdens on families but also promote equity, allowing children from diverse backgrounds to thrive. ––––––– Q: In Ohio, 6.9 babies per 1000 do not survive until their first birthday. Do you consider infant and maternal mortality an issue that needs to be addressed by the state legislature? Infant and maternal mortality is a critical issue that the Ohio state legislature must address due to its significant public health implications and social equity concerns. Rising mortality rates, especially among marginalized communities, highlight systemic disparities in access to quality health care and prenatal services. To combat this crisis, the state needs comprehensive policies that improve healthcare access, enhance maternal education, and provide resources for at-risk populations. By prioritizing legislation in this area, Ohio can work towards reducing mortality rates and fostering a more equitable health care system for all families. ––––––– Q: Tell us more about your support for Ohio’s mothers, babies, toddlers and young children and ideas you have for improving outcomes for these populations. I support Ohio’s mothers, babies, toddlers, and young children by advocating for policies that ensure access to essential health care, nutrition, and early childhood education. To improve outcomes, I propose expanding funding for maternal and child health programs to provide comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care and increasing access to affordable child care. Additionally, implementing community-based initiatives that promote health education and support networks can strengthen families. By focusing on these areas, we can create a healthier and more supportive environment for Ohio's youngest residents and their families.

Q: Why are you running as a candidate for the Ohio House or Senate and what are the top three issues that you hope to lead on if elected? My wife and I are parents to a growing flock of young children (ages 4, 3, 1 and newborn). We expect to be residents of District 4 for a long while, and as a result have a deeply vested interest in ensuring that this district is an optimal place to raise children. With the rapid changes occurring nearby (namely the growth of the New Albany Business Park, including Intel), it is a critical time to ensure that our quality of life remains intact, and that this remains a great place to raise a family. As such, the entire reason I have entered this race is centered around ensuring that small children are optimally positioned to thrive. Top issues include: 1) Public Safety: Crime is up in this district, and that in unacceptable for any geography but especially one full of young families. While this is not the BIGGEST issue in the district, it is the most fundamental, as without the ability to feel safe in one's home, everything else surrounding child-rearing becomes more difficult. Empowering public safety officials (in particular local police and school resources officers) to do their jobs well is a top priority. 2) Affordability: A confluence of local and national circumstances has made affordable living in District 4 a challenge. This is particularly acute for younger families (who haven't reached peak income yet) and single parents of young children (who have only one income) given that they typically need the MOST physical space, are the MOST sensitive to any increase reduction in public safety and frequently have to come out of pocket for EXTREMELY expensive childcare or early childhood education. We have to come up with ways to make having a family affordable for the average citizen again. 3) Protecting the Kids: Ensuring that our children are positioned to thrive in the future requires us to make difficult decisions in the present. Smart phones should be removed from schools, social media should be restricted from younger children, and every child should be afforded the opportunity to access affordable, high-quality early childhood education. ––––––– Q: Do you consider quality child care a workforce issue? There are many different aspects to the child care crisis but workforce quality and availability is certainly a large driver of the problem. We currently have two children in early childhood programs and they are absurdly expensive even for us, and we are relatively well-off. When our daughter was in a larger program here in New Albany there was constant churn among the teachers in her daycare. Many classes had to be reduced in size due to the inability to staff in a manner compliant with the proper student: teacher ratio regulations. And those who were willing to accept the work were often poorly qualified, or entirely inexperienced. This problem literally cannot be solved without creating a pipeline of qualified, experienced child care workers from which these institutions can reliably draw. ––––––– Q: Do you support more state government action to eliminate barriers for parents to work, including through increased access to affordable, high-quality child care options for families with infants, toddlers and young children? Support This is critical not just for getting children into early childhood programs, but also for lifting families out of poverty. ––––––– Q: Do you support more state government action to improve Ohio's kindergarten readiness scores from 65% of all children not being ready to enter the K12 system? Support 35% readiness seems low. This obviously ties back to accessible quality early childhood programs. ––––––– Q: Do you support more state investment for high quality learning experiences for all children ages 0-5 to address the lack of affordable and accessible options in Ohio? Support Yes. Open to suggestions as to what that might look like though I'm sure you have expertise in this area! ––––––– Q: During Ohio’s last Biennial Budget, Governor DeWine proposed an increase for publicly funded child care eligibility. How would you support a proposed increase in state investment so that all young children 0-5 can benefit? Obviously it would be idea if this number was 0. I would need to learn more about the Early childhood is such a formative time in terms of getting children on a promising trajectory that this simply should be prioritized more highly. ––––––– Q: In Ohio, 6.9 babies per 1000 do not survive until their first birthday. Do you consider infant and maternal mortality an issue that needs to be addressed by the state legislature? Obviously, it would be idea if this number was 0. I would need to learn more about the underlying drivers of the issue to establish whether the legislature is the appropriate forum to resolve this, but I'm open to the idea of protecting life provided it is an effective use of funding. It would be interesting to see where Ohio has gaps v. the median and top performing states, and whether those locations are doing anything differently that could be replicated here. I am very interested to see the data behind the chart on your website that discusses the "ROI of Investing in Children" as that seems to be a compelling datapoint, albeit perhaps a tricky one to sell to legislators given that the primary beneficiaries (the kids) cannot yet vote! ––––––– Q: Tell us more about your support for Ohio’s mothers, babies, toddlers and young children and ideas you have for improving outcomes for these populations. This is simply the first thing on my mind all day, every day. Outside my personal experiences I don't pretend to be a policy expert in this realm, but I am sympathetic to the absolute priority this issue should take among competing interests. I care deeply about the future of Ohio and the country, recognize that these children ARE the future, and consider myself to be a thoughtful problem solver especially with respect to unusually complex issues such as this one. Beyond expanding childcare quality and accessibility, there also seem to be a litany of opportunities to improve both physical and social/emotional quality of life for mothers such as improvements to pre-and post-partum care. Finally, financial incentives for having children and raising families could be expanded in a variety of ways, from child tax credits to credits or grants for care, to "credit" for stay-at-home moms who otherwise would be out in the workforce generating an income but have chosen (at personal sacrifice) to forego those opportunities for the sake of their young ones and in doing so, are benefitting society by reducing reliance on the state and improving long-term health and career outcomes.

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Q: Why are you running as a candidate for the Ohio House or Senate and what are the top three issues that you hope to lead on if elected? I am running for re-election in a new district. My focus is on reproductive rights, health education standards in school and access to affordable health care and public education. ––––––– Q: Do you consider quality child care a workforce issue? Absolutely. No matter how much money you make, the responsibility of child care falls on the mother. We need to support subsidized child care and pay the people who take care of our kids more. ––––––– Q: Do you support more state government action to eliminate barriers for parents to work, including through increased access to affordable, high-quality child care options for families with infants, toddlers and young children? Support - It is easier to stay in the work force if you have affordable, high quality child care. ––––––– Q: Do you support more state government action to improve Ohio's kindergarten readiness scores from 65% of all children not being ready to enter the K12 system? Support - Programs like headstart need more funding and we shouldn’t lower our standards to help the teacher shortage. ––––––– Q: Do you support more state investment for high quality learning experiences for all children ages 0-5 to address the lack of affordable and accessible options in Ohio? Support ––––––– Q: During Ohio’s last Biennial Budget, Governor DeWine proposed an increase for publicly funded child care eligibility. How would you support a proposed increase in state investment so that all young children 0-5 can benefit? We can and should increase our funding in the state budget for early evaluation of developmental delays, vision, hearing and food insecurity. ––––––– Q: In Ohio, 6.9 babies per 1000 do not survive until their first birthday. Do you consider infant and maternal mortality an issue that needs to be addressed by the state legislature? Yes ––––––– Q: Tell us more about your support for Ohio’s mothers, babies, toddlers and young children and ideas you have for improving outcomes for these populations. Access to health care is a big issue especially in our rural and underserved communities. This loss of access to care is exacerbated by abortion bans and restrictions which lead to OB/GYNS choosing to practice in other states.

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Q: Why are you running as a candidate for the Ohio House or Senate and what are the top three issues that you hope to lead on if elected? I am running for elected office because all Ohioans need a champion who will fight for them at the Statehouse. Being involved in various activist organizations throughout my life, one theme is clear: I will fight for those who need a voice. From kids dealing with mental illness to families in need of medical benefits, I know that strong families build a stronger community. Through my advocacy work, I’ve spent years pounding down the doors of my legislators. I finally asked myself the question, "What if the door belonged to me?" After losing my race for Ohio Senate in 2020 by 116 votes, in an automatic recount, against the same opponent I face this race - I believe I have learned some valuable lessons and can show voters that they are being duped by an incumbent that does not represent their values. If elected to the Ohio House, I would bring my advocacy skills front and center, to help lower costs for Ohioans. The increase in property taxes throughout Ohio is producing pain points for many. At the state level, there are ample ways we can provide our local municipalities with increased funding to address this issue. We can fully fund our public schools, cap property taxes at 7% of income for seniors and more, cap the cost of childcare for families, and more. Secondly, as an advocate for universal pre-k programming and affordable childcare, I will continue to push legislation forward that gives all kids the opportunity to attend preschool, and ensures childcare is safe for kids and affordable for families. Making sure our children are well provided for and taken care of, not only sets them up to thrive in adulthood, it gives women peace of mind in returning to work after having a child, pursuing more demanding positions in their careers, starting a small business, and much more. In the same vein, I would champion legislation to fund public education in a way that benefits all children. Third, I would use my position to be a strong voice for reproductive choice. I trust women and their doctors to make the best decisions for themselves and their families. I will prop up the organizations that are doing the work – fighting every day to ensure that women remain decision makers over their health and bodies. While Ohioans made it very clear that abortion should be legal in Ohio by passing a constitutional amendment in 2023, Ohio Republicans took to the press, the very next day, to express that the fight was not over and that they will challenge the amendment in any and every way that they can. ––––––– Q: Do you consider quality child care a workforce issue? Absolutely. Quality child care is a must for all families. We often refer to child care as the workforce behind the workforce. As a mother, I struggled for years to pull together child care for my three kids. Because my oldest child was born with a rare genetic disorder and is medically complex/fragile, finding affordable, quality child care when he was born proved impossible. During my tenure in community mental health, my salary exceeded the cost of child care for my son with medical complexities. Therefore, it became clear very quickly that I would have to leave my career in order to guarantee my son had access to quality care. Although we have taken steps to bolster the child care industry post-COVID, that money is just a bolster and not enough to rebuild an industry that is so crucial to the health and financial wellbeing of Ohio’s working families. ––––––– Q: Do you support more state government action to eliminate barriers for parents to work, including through increased access to affordable, high-quality child care options for families with infants, toddlers and young children? Support ––––––– Q: Do you support more state government action to improve Ohio's kindergarten readiness scores from 65% of all children not being ready to enter the K12 system? Support ––––––– Q: Do you support more state investment for high quality learning experiences for all children ages 0-5 to address the lack of affordable and accessible options in Ohio? Support ––––––– Q: During Ohio’s last Biennial Budget, Governor DeWine proposed an increase for publicly funded child care eligibility. How would you support a proposed increase in state investment so that all young children 0-5 can benefit? Considering Ohio ranks last nationally for child care assistance eligibility, there is much room to improve. Although Governor DeWine established a voucher program to increase PFCC eligibility to 200%, this is not sufficient enough and was raised utilizing federal money, and not state investment. In order to make a real difference in the lives of Ohio families, eligibility should be raised to 300% of FPL. Additionally, we must seek to provide access to preschool programming. ––––––– Q: In Ohio, 6.9 babies per 1000 do not survive until their first birthday. Do you consider infant and maternal mortality an issue that needs to be addressed by the state legislature? Addressing issues of infant and maternal mortality should be a top priority of the state legislature. We must ensure that parents can access high quality, affordable prenatal care. Additionally, the legislature should prioritize affordable access to quality child care by increasing state investment in the child care industry and should prioritize the passage of non-compulsory universal pre-k programming. ––––––– Q: Tell us more about your support for Ohio’s mothers, babies, toddlers and young children and ideas you have for improving outcomes for these populations. Partnering with Save the Children Action Network, I was honored to be able to advocate for the REACH Every Mother and Child Act at the federal level - a bill that implemented policies to end preventable maternal, newborn, and child deaths globally. This work allowed me to see up close, the issues facing mothers, babies, toddlers and young children here at home, and abroad. These issues have always been of the utmost importance to me. If elected, I look forward to partnering with community members and organizations to advocate for the issues that affect Ohio families the most.

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Q: Why are you running as a candidate for the Ohio House or Senate and what are the top three issues that you hope to lead on if elected? Growing up the son of a single mother with little financial means taught me to appreciate the dignity of a hard day’s work and the importance of giving back when you are able. I care deeply about my community and have dedicated my life to public service as a public school teacher for 30 years, Parma Councilman (Ward 2 from 2004-2010 and President of City Council from 2010-2022), State Representative (2023 - Present), and in my many philanthropic and volunteer endeavors. I want to take what life has taught me and put it to use to make life better for all Ohioans, particularly those living in the 14th District. 1.) Education 2.) Consumer Protection 3.) Job Opportunities ––––––– Q: Do you consider quality child care a workforce issue? Absolutely. I believe affordable and quality childcare is the number one inhibitor of many joining the workforce. ––––––– Q: Do you support more state government action to eliminate barriers for parents to work, including through increased access to affordable, high-quality child care options for families with infants, toddlers and young children? Support ––––––– Q: Do you support more state government action to improve Ohio's kindergarten readiness scores from 65% of all children not being ready to enter the K12 system? Support As a former public schoolteacher for three decades, I believe the state need to fully fund public schools so that they can provide wrap-around services for students. ––––––– Q: Do you support more state investment for high quality learning experiences for all children ages 0-5 to address the lack of affordable and accessible options in Ohio? Support ––––––– Q: During Ohio’s last Biennial Budget, Governor DeWine proposed an increase for publicly funded child care eligibility. How would you support a proposed increase in state investment so that all young children 0-5 can benefit? I would co-sponsor this legislation and vote for it. ––––––– Q: In Ohio, 6.9 babies per 1000 do not survive until their first birthday. Do you consider infant and maternal mortality an issue that needs to be addressed by the state legislature? Absolutely. ––––––– Q: Tell us more about your support for Ohio’s mothers, babies, toddlers and young children and ideas you have for improving outcomes for these populations. My life experience, years as a teacher, and years as an elected official have informed why I serve. I want to make lives better for all Ohioans, regardless of age. From birth through the elder years, all Ohioans deserve opportunities and a good quality of life. I work hard at the Statehouse everyday to do my part to achieve this.

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Q: Why are you running as a candidate for the Ohio House or Senate and what are the top three issues that you hope to lead on if elected? I am running for re-election because there is so much more we have to do to invest in young people, help seniors age with the dignity they deserve, and restructure our policy priorities to focus on core quality of life issues. Public education, housing, and childcare are the three top issues that I hope to lead on. ––––––– Q: Do you consider quality child care a workforce issue? Yes, unequivocally. ––––––– Q: Do you support more state government action to eliminate barriers for parents to work, including through increased access to affordable, high-quality child care options for families with infants, toddlers and young children? Support ––––––– Q: Do you support more state government action to improve Ohio's kindergarten readiness scores from 65% of all children not being ready to enter the K12 system? Support ––––––– Q: Do you support more state investment for high quality learning experiences for all children ages 0-5 to address the lack of affordable and accessible options in Ohio? Support ––––––– Q: During Ohio’s last Biennial Budget, Governor DeWine proposed an increase for publicly funded child care eligibility. How would you support a proposed increase in state investment so that all young children 0-5 can benefit? Ohio is dead last in supporting child care eligibility, so I would support Governor Dewine's proposal, as well as making sure we are investing in the "supply side" of childcare. It is not enough to just help more people afford childcare, we need to make sure there are high quality providers available for them to go to. That means more centers, more individuals working in the field. So we need to pay childcare providers more or provide other incentives for them. That is why I introduced legislation to make childcare free for childcare providers, something that has proven effective in other states. ––––––– Q: In Ohio, 6.9 babies per 1000 do not survive until their first birthday. Do you consider infant and maternal mortality an issue that needs to be addressed by the state legislature? Yes. ––––––– Q: Tell us more about your support for Ohio’s mothers, babies, toddlers and young children and ideas you have for improving outcomes for these populations. Cincinnati has become a model for how to invest in these populations and make real gains on the metrics described through our Cradle Cincinnati initiative. The state should adopt and invest in more of those successful efforts.

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Q: Why are you running as a candidate for the Ohio House or Senate and what are the top three issues that you hope to lead on if elected? I believe that creating a healthy Ohio is a policy choice, and the current Statehouse policies driven by the supermajority party are making families sick. Ohioans should have equitable access to healthcare, housing, and employment opportunities for healthy citizens, families, and communities. I began my social work career in early childhood mental health, working with children, families, and child care staff to help children with behavioral health issues remain in the programs. I am a very strong proponent for increased funding and programming directed at our youngest citizens. The way we value and treat our infants, toddlers, and preschoolers has an enormous impact on the way they grow up. My sincere desire is to develop strong infrastructure to care for families and their young children which will lead to caring and productive adults and healthy families. I believe the way we get to healthier families is by using common sense, compromise, advocating for those in need, and fighting for democracy. The three most important issues in my district are reproductive rights, the economy, and bringing compromise and normalcy to the State House. District 28 overwhelmingly voted in favor of Ohio’s amendment to codify reproductive rights in Ohio. Abortion rights remain on voters’ minds with the fear that the Statehouse - and particularly my opponent who supports a full ban with no exceptions - will not honor the voters’ will. The economy and cost-of-living matter greatly - there is a great diversity of economic SES in this district so it is felt differently throughout. Homeowners experienced a recent steep increase in property taxes, and most voters are feeling pinched from the higher costs of basic goods and services. Lastly, I am campaigning on common sense vs. nonsense. People are tired of the chaos at the State House, and are ready for leaders who govern with intellect, compassion, and strong ethics. ––––––– Q: Do you consider quality child care a workforce issue? Yes I do. As a social worker, I have seen the intense strain that child care can put on working families. It is very difficult to afford childcare, and can be just as costly to stay home from work to take care of children. From an industry perspective, the current child care system does not support early childhood staff and centers. Child care center teaching and support staff are among the lowest paid workers out there, which shows how little we value people who nurture and care for children during their most formative development. Personally, I took a break from the workforce for several years to stay home with my children after calculating that my take home pay was only a few thousand dollars a year after paying for child care costs. I loved staying home to parent my children, but the reduction in income significantly impacted our family budget and saving goals, and my own career trajectory was interrupted. ––––––– Q: Do you support more state government action to eliminate barriers for parents to work, including through increased access to affordable, high-quality child care options for families with infants, toddlers and young children? Support ––––––– Q: Do you support more state government action to improve Ohio's kindergarten readiness scores from 65% of all children not being ready to enter the K12 system? Support ––––––– Q: Do you support more state investment for high quality learning experiences for all children ages 0-5 to address the lack of affordable and accessible options in Ohio? Support ––––––– Q: During Ohio’s last Biennial Budget, Governor DeWine proposed an increase for publicly funded child care eligibility. How would you support a proposed increase in state investment so that all young children 0-5 can benefit? I will support this expanded eligibility of child care to make access to high quality childcare equitable. There are so many pieces to the puzzle - attracting and retaining high quality child care candidates with good pay, benefits, and working conditions; ensuring ratios between children and adults are appropriate for optimal child development; providing top notch training and supervision for child care workers; and ensuring that ALL families can access the high quality care and other social safety net programs, no matter what their zip code. My district is in a suburb of Cincinnati, which implemented the Preschool Promise, a program intended to provide high quality preschool for all families. Although it needs to be expanded and evaluated for continued improvement, I believe this is a good model for our state to adopt and build upon. ––––––– Q: In Ohio, 6.9 babies per 1000 do not survive until their first birthday. Do you consider infant and maternal mortality an issue that needs to be addressed by the state legislature? Infant and maternal mortality is a critical issue that must be addressed by the legislature. Equitable access to prenatal care is a critical step in the right direction, and ongoing supports for infants and their families are key to providing a safe and healthy environment. ––––––– Q: Tell us more about your support for Ohio’s mothers, babies, toddlers and young children and ideas you have for improving outcomes for these populations. Beyond the direct prentatal and post-natal care stated above, Ohio must expand its social safety net to help families feel stable financially, physically, and mentally. Without this expanded safety net, the toxic stress that parents experience will continue to impact their children. Fully funding our public schools to offer the best preschool programs, creating gun safety laws that protect children rather than the gun industry, and supporting the democratic values that underlie equitable access and opportunity for all are also foundational to my policy approach.

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Q: Why are you running as a candidate for the Ohio House or Senate and what are the top three issues that you hope to lead on if elected? I am running for re-election to the Ohio House because I believe every child and adult in Ohio deserves to learn, grow and thrive to their fullest God-given potentials and I want to help bring positive, needed change by bringing people together to solve the tough problems facing our families and communities. Our children and families need access to quality early learning, safe, drug-free neighborhoods and high-performing schools to flourish. Our working-age adults need opportunities to evolve skills and compete for quality jobs. Our seniors need empowering resources as they age through their later years. I want to put my skills and experience to work for the 36th Ohio House District to bring their voice for change in Columbus. Top 3 issues: Access to quality, early learning and supports for families and kids in the birth to five space and early years of k-12 including providing comprehensive, best-practice prevention education for our children so they learn the skills they need to prevent mental health, substance use and other issues; Working to bring businesses, K-12 and higher ed schools parents, students and other community partners together to help students have the skills they need and a pathway to achieve a post-high school credential to be able to support themselves and their families, which helps our businesses and communities thrive; Mental health, substance use, violence and other public safety issues. ––––––– Q: Do you consider quality child care a workforce issue? Quality child care is a current and a future workforce issue. As Ohio Kids First fully knows, brain development is so critical during the first three years and quality early learning at home and during child care is so essential to helping our children be ready for kindergarten and setting them up for a trajectory of future success. With only 35% of our kids showing up ready to learn, we face incredible challenges with workforce readiness. Also, our parents who need to return to work must have access to child care that is safe, high quality and affordable so they are able to fully function on the job as well as be able to entrust their child to the right care givers. ––––––– Q: Do you support more state government action to eliminate barriers for parents to work, including through increased access to affordable, high-quality child care options for families with infants, toddlers and young children? Support I currently have five bills in the House designed to help address the issue of affordable, quality, accessible child care. ––––––– Q: Do you support more state government action to improve Ohio's kindergarten readiness scores from 65% of all children not being ready to enter the K12 system? Support An additional bill I have would help bring "cradle to career" networks throughout Ohio. ––––––– Q: Do you support more state investment for high quality learning experiences for all children ages 0-5 to address the lack of affordable and accessible options in Ohio? Support See my bills for more info. ––––––– Q: During Ohio’s last Biennial Budget, Governor DeWine proposed an increase for publicly funded child care eligibility. How would you support a proposed increase in state investment so that all young children 0-5 can benefit? I support bringing Ohio up from the bottom by increasing the percentage of federal poverty level to align with leading states. I also would like to see more investment in public-private partnerships, incentives for businesses to offer child care benefits including tax credits, and tax credits for families (see my bills). ––––––– Q: In Ohio, 6.9 babies per 1000 do not survive until their first birthday. Do you consider infant and maternal mortality an issue that needs to be addressed by the state legislature? Yes, which is why I introduced HB 7 as a multi-pronged approach to address multiple social determinants of health, learning and development. I worked with Groundwork, several state departments, National Conference of State Legislators and others to develop the bill's focus. It has passed the House and we will push for Senate passage this fall. ––––––– Q: Tell us more about your support for Ohio’s mothers, babies, toddlers and young children and ideas you have for improving outcomes for these populations. As I mentioned, I have several bills that address infant mortality, health, learning and developmental outcomes, parent education and supports, mental health and physical health, child care and foster care.

Q: Why are you running as a candidate for the Ohio House or Senate and what are the top three issues that you hope to lead on if elected? As a mom of three teenagers, my goal is to create an Ohio my kids will want to live in someday. I envision an Ohio that attracts and retains top graduates from our nation’s best colleges and trade schools. To do that, I will work to create a state with a top-ranked public education system, where we all have the personal freedom to have our voices heard at the ballot box and our private decisions respected in our doctor’s offices, and a state with a future-focused economy with green energy, union jobs, and fair wages. That’s the kind of Ohio I want to live in. It’s the kind of Ohio I want my kids—and all our kids—to live in, as well. The three most important issues to my district, and the highlight of my campaign, are the following: Public Education: Our public schools are not failing our kids. Republican politicians are failing our public schools by starving them of the funding and resources needed to do the job they’ve been assigned to do. Personal Freedoms: All Ohioans should have the personal freedom to have our voices heard at the ballot box and our private decisions respected in our doctors’ offices. Economic Growth: Ohio needs an economy focused on the future, with green energy, union jobs, and fair taxes. ––––––– Q: Do you consider quality child care a workforce issue? Of course I do. When I was a classroom teacher, I made $50,000/year and childcare for my 2-year-old triplets cost $25,000/year. If I didn’t have a spouse who was also employed full-time, we would not have been able to make ends meet. I understand how difficult it is for working parents to make hard decisions about the cost and benefits of working vs staying at home. ––––––– Q: Do you support more state government action to eliminate barriers for parents to work, including through increased access to affordable, high-quality child care options for families with infants, toddlers and young children? Support ––––––– Q: Do you support more state government action to improve Ohio's kindergarten readiness scores from 65% of all children not being ready to enter the K12 system? Support ––––––– Q: Do you support more state investment for high quality learning experiences for all children ages 0-5 to address the lack of affordable and accessible options in Ohio? Support ––––––– Q: During Ohio’s last Biennial Budget, Governor DeWine proposed an increase for publicly funded child care eligibility. How would you support a proposed increase in state investment so that all young children 0-5 can benefit? I would support such an increase for publicly funded child care eligibility. I will work with colleagues of both political parties to push forward such a bill. ––––––– Q: In Ohio, 6.9 babies per 1000 do not survive until their first birthday. Do you consider infant and maternal mortality an issue that needs to be addressed by the state legislature? This is a serious issue that is even more prevalent in communities of color. I will work with members of the legislature who have already been working on this issue, such as those in the Legislative Black Caucus. ––––––– Q: Tell us more about your support for Ohio’s mothers, babies, toddlers and young children and ideas you have for improving outcomes for these populations. As a mom of triplets and a former public school teacher, I understand the immense challenges facing mothers and kids in Ohio. The care crisis is real, and it often falls on women like me—in the sandwich generation—to bear the weight of it. I’m interested in legislation that helps families like mine care for the young and old in their lives. One idea I have is creating a “Grandparent Tax Credit” that would give tax credits to families living in multi-generational households.

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Q: Why are you running as a candidate for the Ohio House or Senate and what are the top three issues that you hope to lead on if elected? To assist people who are suffering from mental health issues. To do a better job of eliminating the substance use issue crisis we are experiencing. To lower taxes and establish a well-trained workforce. Public safety and good job opportunities. ––––––– Q: Do you consider quality child care a workforce issue? Definitely. Childcare is extremely expensive and it is keeping people out of the workforce. ––––––– Q: Do you support more state government action to eliminate barriers for parents to work, including through increased access to affordable, high-quality child care options for families with infants, toddlers and young children? Support We need to look into Public-Private partnerships. ––––––– Q: Do you support more state government action to improve Ohio's kindergarten readiness scores from 65% of all children not being ready to enter the K12 system? Support ––––––– Q: Do you support more state investment for high quality learning experiences for all children ages 0-5 to address the lack of affordable and accessible options in Ohio? Support ––––––– Q: During Ohio’s last Biennial Budget, Governor DeWine proposed an increase for publicly funded child care eligibility. How would you support a proposed increase in state investment so that all young children 0-5 can benefit? I was in support of this increase. We need to do a better job of educating our elected officials so they can see the return on this investment. ––––––– Q: In Ohio, 6.9 babies per 1000 do not survive until their first birthday. Do you consider infant and maternal mortality an issue that needs to be addressed by the state legislature? Definitely, we have been talking about this crisis for a long time, not it is time to act. ––––––– Q: Tell us more about your support for Ohio’s mothers, babies, toddlers and young children and ideas you have for improving outcomes for these populations. We need to establish a system where our youth can be successful. There are tremendous barriers which need to be addressed. Early education is the key to success. We must establish affordable Child Care so parents can get back into the workforce and become productive members of society.

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Q: Why are you running as a candidate for the Ohio House or Senate and what are the top three issues that you hope to lead on if elected? “It is time!” Or, as many have said since I announced my intention to run for the Ohio House of Representatives, “It’s about time!!” While I understand their sentiments, I believe every step in my life journey has prepared me to assume this critical responsibility to the people of Stark County. For over twenty years, I have been a public servant. I have seen the injustices that disproportionately disadvantage marginalized populations. Bluntly, I am exhausted and saddened by how we treat each other. I have witnessed our systems fail so many people. With each passing day, month, and year, our communities have told us what they need; we must believe them. My experiences have not been coincidences, but they have all led me to this point to make a difference in my time and generation. As a wife, mom, daughter, sister, friend, and community advocate, I am uniquely suited to represent my district because I will strive to impact our democracy through a kindhearted & authentic approach to solving problems and taking action to make change. If elected, I hope to lead in Education, Workforce/Economy, and Healthcare. ––––––– Q: Do you consider quality child care a workforce issue? Yes. High-quality childcare is the backbone of the workforce. Employers need workers, and workers need safe and quality childcare. This allows them to leave their children in good hands, go to work, and focus on earning a living to support their families. Everyone benefits. In my capacity as co-chair of the county's early childhood coalition, Great Start for Great Futures, our primary objective is to actively cultivate awareness of early childhood within the community, as well as among businesses, families, and educational institutions. ––––––– Q: Do you support more state government action to eliminate barriers for parents to work, including through increased access to affordable, high-quality child care options for families with infants, toddlers and young children? Support Access to high-quality childcare should be available to everyone and is essential for a sustainable workforce. ––––––– Q: Do you support more state government action to improve Ohio's kindergarten readiness scores from 65% of all children not being ready to enter the K12 system? Support It's unacceptable that only 65% of Ohio's children are kindergarten-ready. Every child in Ohio should start school prepared. ––––––– Q: Do you support more state investment for high quality learning experiences for all children ages 0-5 to address the lack of affordable and accessible options in Ohio? Support According to Ohio Policy Matters, "Affordable childcare lets parents work." ––––––– Q: During Ohio’s last Biennial Budget, Governor DeWine proposed an increase for publicly funded child care eligibility. How would you support a proposed increase in state investment so that all young children 0-5 can benefit? I would support increasing state investments so that all young children 0-5 benefit by uplifting all voices (families, employers, businesses, community, local government) to ensure they are knowledgeable of the investment and can benefit. Below are a key support areas: 1. Advocating for permanent funding for public preschool childcare to support families 200% below the poverty level (the current voucher system is a temporary fix). 2. Creating a plan of action to implement equitable access for all families by developing new or expanded slots to expand eligibility. 3. Eliminating early childhood deserts by working with local resource and referral centers to identify high-quality childhood centers and home-based centers and making families, businesses, and the community aware. 4. Strategically implementing and enhancing community education grassroots hubs to spread the education on the importance of childhood education for school readiness and life-long success. 5. Increasing employer education, awareness, and support to build employers' capacity and increase employee awareness of high-quality childhood options. 6. Working to increase the pay of our early childhood educators to ensure the sustainability of high-quality education. ––––––– Q: In Ohio, 6.9 babies per 1000 do not survive until their first birthday. Do you consider infant and maternal mortality an issue that needs to be addressed by the state legislature? The data uncovered by Groundwork Ohio unequivocally highlights Ohio's alarming standing with one of the highest infant mortality rates in the nation. This data further emphasizes the stark disparity across racial lines, with Black infants experiencing the highest rate at 13.6, followed by Hispanic (5.2), Asian/Pacific Islanders (4.1), non-Hispanic (6.8), and White (5.1). In Stark County, initiatives like Help Me Grow and, specifically, THRIVE, a collaborative effort between multiple agencies, have recognized the gravity of this situation and are acting to protect the lives of our most vulnerable citizens. I plan to strongly support this work. ––––––– Q: Tell us more about your support for Ohio’s mothers, babies, toddlers and young children and ideas you have for improving outcomes for these populations. Our next generation is in our hands. In addition to the ideas shared in question six above, I believe that the education and support foundation we create for them, accessed through their mothers and families, is a top priority. When mothers have access to healthcare, families have access to high-quality childcare, and babies, toddlers, and young children are given a great start for a better future. We also put our mothers, families, and children in the best possible position to be successful. By leading with humanity and balancing the needs of our children, families, and workforce, we can provide a comprehensive, wraparound, and supportive early childhood system that creates a pipeline for a strong and sustainable workforce and economy in our generation and the next.

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Q: Why are you running as a candidate for the Ohio House or Senate and what are the top three issues that you hope to lead on if elected? Warren County is a growing county based on its pro-family, pro-business policies and I work to protect and promote those in the Statehouse. My top three issues are building strong families, workforce and community development, and right-sizing government to empower families and businesses to thrive. ––––––– Q: Do you consider quality child care a workforce issue? Yes ––––––– Q: Do you support more state government action to eliminate barriers for parents to work, including through increased access to affordable, high-quality child care options? Support We need to ensure investment has a good return and promotes strong families. ––––––– Q: Do you support more state government action to improve Ohio's kindergarten readiness scores from 65% of all children not being ready to enter the K12 system? Support We need to ensure investment has a good return and promotes strong families. ––––––– Q: Do you support more state investment for high quality learning experiences for all children ages 0-5 to address the lack of affordable and accessible options in Ohio? Support We need to ensure investment has a good return and promotes strong families. ––––––– Q: During Ohio’s last Biennial Budget, Governor DeWine proposed an increase for publicly funded child care eligibility. How would you support a proposed increase in state investment so that all young children 0-5 can benefit? We constitutionally require a balanced budget, and the state needs to promote what's in the best interest of a child and family. ––––––– Q: In Ohio, 6.9 babies per 1000 do not survive until their first birthday. Do you consider infant and maternal mortality an issue that needs to be addressed by the state legislature? Yes. Pregnancy resource centers and others focused on prenatal and early childhood need strong support. ––––––– Q: Tell us more about your support for Ohio’s mothers, babies, toddlers and young children and ideas you have for improving outcomes for these populations. We need to build an Ohio functioning as the economic engine of the Midwest it used to be, to have good jobs where a single income can provide for a family, so those who wish to stay home with kids can.

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Q: Why are you running as a candidate for the Ohio House or Senate and what are the top three issues that you hope to lead on if elected? I am the current State Representative for Ohio House District 60, and I am running for reelection. My top three priorities focus on issues impacting our children, including mental health, education, school funding, access to quality healthcare, and safety. Another critical issue is the economy; families must be able to afford childcare, groceries, and other essential items. Additionally, I am committed to addressing growth and infrastructure needs within my district. ––––––– Q: Do you consider quality child care a workforce issue? Yes. Quality childcare is a workforce issue because it directly affects parents' ability to participate in the workforce. When affordable, reliable, and high-quality childcare is accessible, parents—especially mothers—are more likely to remain employed, pursue career advancement, and work full-time. Lack of quality childcare options can lead to absenteeism, reduced productivity, and higher turnover rates for employers. Furthermore, when families struggle to find or afford childcare, it can create a barrier to employment, limiting workforce participation and impacting economic growth. By investing in quality childcare, we can support working parents, enhance employee retention, and create a more robust and inclusive economy. ––––––– Q: Do you support more state government action to eliminate barriers for parents to work, including through increased access to affordable, high-quality child care options for families with infants, toddlers and young children? I Support. I supported the biennial budget that included and $85 million Child Care Access grant as well as additional monies. ––––––– Q: Do you support more state government action to improve Ohio's kindergarten readiness scores from 65% of all children not being ready to enter the K12 system? I Support. This must be done correctly, my 4 children all benefited from early intervention but the government should not put undue burden on childcare and early learning centers ––––––– Q: Do you support more state investment for high quality learning experiences for all children ages 0-5 to address the lack of affordable and accessible options in Ohio? I support. We allocated $68 million in the general fund for this. ––––––– Q: During Ohio’s last Biennial Budget, Governor DeWine proposed an increase for publicly funded child care eligibility. How would you support a proposed increase in state investment so that all young children 0-5 can benefit? I support Governor DeWine's proposal to increase eligibility for publicly funded childcare because it aligns with several key principles: supporting working families, encouraging self-sufficiency, and promoting economic growth. Expanding access to affordable childcare enables more parents to enter or stay in the workforce, reducing dependency on other government assistance programs. This approach strengthens families and communities by helping parents maintain employment, achieve financial independence, and contribute to the economy. Moreover, investing in childcare can be viewed as a strategic move to promote long-term economic stability. When parents have access to quality childcare, they are more productive and reliable employees, which benefits local businesses and the overall economy. By supporting this proposal, we can provide a smart, targeted solution that upholds the values of personal responsibility, economic opportunity, and community growth. ––––––– Q: In Ohio, 6.9 babies per 1000 do not survive until their first birthday. Do you consider infant and maternal mortality an issue that needs to be addressed by the state legislature? I do consider Infant mortality an issue. This summer we passed the Strong Foundations Act, which I voted for. Every child deserves the chance to live a healthy life, and reducing infant mortality is crucial for the well-being of our communities and the future of our state. Addressing this issue aligns with my values of protecting life, supporting families, and ensuring that our healthcare system is efficient and effective. By focusing on solutions that improve access to quality prenatal and postnatal care, encourage healthy lifestyles, and strengthen support systems for new mothers and families, we can help reduce infant mortality rates. Additionally, fostering partnerships with community organizations, and private sector initiatives can provide targeted support and education to those most at risk. This approach not only helps save lives but also strengthens families and communities while promoting responsible, community-driven solutions. ––––––– Q: Tell us more about your support for Ohio’s mothers, babies, toddlers and young children and ideas you have for improving outcomes for these populations. My wife has dedicated 30 years of her career to this mission. We have volunteered our time and money to many organizations and she has had a long standing career in Woman and Infant care at both OSU and Ohio Health. Supporting mothers, babies, and toddlers is essential for building strong families and healthy communities. To improve outcomes, we must focus on several key areas: 1. **Access to Quality Prenatal and Postnatal Care:** Ensuring that expectant mothers receive timely and comprehensive prenatal care can significantly reduce the risk of complications and improve birth outcomes. This includes expanding access to care in underserved areas, providing resources for at-risk pregnancies, and ensuring that new mothers receive adequate follow-up care after childbirth. Lower lights and the mobile clinic have been an essential part of my wife’s career. 2. **Maternal Health and Well-being:** Supporting maternal mental and physical health is critical. This can be achieved by expanding programs that provide mental health support, nutrition counseling, and substance abuse treatment for pregnant women. Encouraging maternal wellness through community programs and education also helps reduce risks associated with pregnancy and childbirth. 3. **Access to Affordable Childcare:** Providing affordable, high-quality childcare ensures that parents, especially mothers, can return to work or continue their education, which strengthens families and promotes economic stability. Expanding eligibility for publicly funded childcare and incentivizing businesses to offer childcare benefits can help achieve this goal. 4. **Early Childhood Education and Development:** Investing in early childhood education programs, such as preschool and Head Start, can help improve cognitive, social, and emotional development in young children. Early intervention programs for at-risk infants and toddlers can identify developmental delays and provide support to address them early on, improving long-term outcomes. 5. **Support for Parenting and Family Stability:** Programs that provide parenting education, home visits from nurses or community health workers, and access to family support services can empower parents with the knowledge and resources needed to raise healthy children. Initiatives that promote stable, two-parent homes and family-centered approaches to policy also help create a nurturing environment for children. 6. **Improved Access to Nutrition and Health Services:** Ensuring mothers and young children have access to nutritious food, whether through initiatives like the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program or partnerships with local food banks and community organizations, can combat malnutrition and support overall health. 7. **Public-Private Partnerships:** Encouraging collaboration between public entities, non-profits, and the private sector can help fund innovative programs that support maternal and child health. These partnerships can create community-based solutions that are tailored to the specific needs of different populations. By focusing on these areas, we can help improve outcomes for mothers, babies, and toddlers, ensuring that every child has the best start in life while supporting family stability and economic growth.

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Q: Why are you running as a candidate for the Ohio House or Senate and what are the top three issues that you hope to lead on if elected? I am running to represent southern Ohio as a common sense, conservative voice in the Ohio House. 1. Eliminate excessive testing in schools 2. Reduce the current state report card on schools 3. Ensure all students are safe at school ––––––– Q: Do you consider quality child care a workforce issue? No ––––––– Q: Do you support more state government action to eliminate barriers for parents to work, including through increased access to affordable, high-quality child care options for families with infants, toddlers and young children? Oppose More parental involvement in the life of their child is best for children ––––––– Q: Do you support more state government action to improve Ohio's kindergarten readiness scores from 65% of all children not being ready to enter the K12 system? Oppose I need to know more information on what you might be proposing to accomplish this. ––––––– Q: Do you support more state investment for high quality learning experiences for all children ages 0-5 to address the lack of affordable and accessible options in Ohio? Unsure. Depends on what you are proposing. ––––––– Q: During Ohio’s last Biennial Budget, Governor DeWine proposed an increase for publicly funded child care eligibility. How would you support a proposed increase in state investment so that all young children 0-5 can benefit? Unsure. ––––––– Q: In Ohio, 6.9 babies per 1000 do not survive until their first birthday. Do you consider infant and maternal mortality an issue that needs to be addressed by the state legislature? Unsure. I am willing to listen. ––––––– Q: Tell us more about your support for Ohio’s mothers, babies, toddlers and young children and ideas you have for improving outcomes for these populations. Strong families are the key. Parents and grandparents working together make a huge difference in the lives of young children

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Q: Why are you running as a candidate for the Ohio House or Senate and what are the top three issues that you hope to lead on if elected? I want to make a difference in lives of people who live in Ohio. ––––––– Q: Do you consider quality child care a workforce issue? Absolutely. ––––––– Q: Do you support more state government action to eliminate barriers for parents to work, including through increased access to affordable, high-quality child care options for families with infants, toddlers and young children? I want to see incentives for businesses to encourage them to offer child care Q: Do you support more state government action to improve Ohio's kindergarten readiness scores from 65% of all children not being ready to enter the K12 system? I would have to see what that would be. Getting government involved can make it worse. ––––––– Q: Do you support more state investment for high quality learning experiences for all children ages 0-5 to address the lack of affordable and accessible options in Ohio? Support ––––––– Q: During Ohio’s last Biennial Budget, Governor DeWine proposed an increase for publicly funded child care eligibility. How would you support a proposed increase in state investment so that all young children 0-5 can benefit? Find out what the cost would be and then find a way to come up with the funds. ––––––– Q: In Ohio, 6.9 babies per 1000 do not survive until their first birthday. Do you consider infant and maternal mortality an issue that needs to be addressed by the state legislature? We do need to look at this. And find out why this is happening. ––––––– Q: Tell us more about your support for Ohio’s mothers, babies, toddlers and young children and ideas you have for improving outcomes for these populations. It should be one of the priorities. Depending on the economy the budget could be tight. We created a new department in the last budget that will focus on children. We need to be creative.

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Q: Why are you running as a candidate for the Ohio House or Senate and what are the top three issues that you hope to lead on if elected? Infrastructure, education, healthcare. ––––––– Q: Do you consider quality child care a workforce issue? yes ––––––– Q: Do you support more state government action to eliminate barriers for parents to work, including through increased access to affordable, high-quality child care options for families with infants, toddlers and young children? Support ––––––– Q: Do you support more state government action to improve Ohio's kindergarten readiness scores from 65% of all children not being ready to enter the K12 system? Support ––––––– Q: Do you support more state investment for high quality learning experiences for all children ages 0-5 to address the lack of affordable and accessible options in Ohio? Support ––––––– Q: During Ohio’s last Biennial Budget, Governor DeWine proposed an increase for publicly funded child care eligibility. How would you support a proposed increase in state investment so that all young children 0-5 can benefit? I would vote yes. ––––––– Q: In Ohio, 6.9 babies per 1000 do not survive until their first birthday. Do you consider infant and maternal mortality an issue that needs to be addressed by the state legislature? Yes ––––––– Q: Tell us more about your support for Ohio’s mothers, babies, toddlers and young children and ideas you have for improving outcomes for these populations. I support Ohio's parents, babies, toddlers, and young children. We need a multi-faceted approach for helping all people in Ohio, beginning with electing representatives who care more about serving the people than about focusing on hot-button issues that affect very few people, and tie up legislative time, and end up with courts federal and state courts declaring that the legislature violated the Ohio or US Constitutions. We need legislators who understand the fact that infrastructure, education and healthcare, including childcare, jobs, and so much more, are interrelated issues. We need more attorneys from both parties in the legislature to safeguard our rights (as Republican Bill Seitz tried unsuccessfully to do when it came to HB1), and we need legislators who truly understand that all people matter, and that legislators need to listen to experts in all fields, and more. I'm sure your organization has many ideas that will help Ohio's parents, babies, toddlers, and young children, and I intend to listen to your experts.

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