PMK'S ISSUES & SOLUTIONS
Housing & Transportation
Reform Regulations & Reduce Beaurocracy
Eliminate Corruption and Money in Politics
Americans overwhelmingly support reducing the role of money in politics, but real change requires strong public pressure and legislative action.
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Campaign finance reform
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Overturn Citizens United
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Lobbying and ethics reform
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Stronger anti-bribery and dark money laws
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End gerrymandering with independent redistricting/voter protections
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Transferring to publicly funded campaigns
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End self-funding loopholes
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Lobbying & PAC reforms
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Simplify confusing ballot language
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Term limits
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Prohibit stock ownership in office
We can do these things.
Economic Empowerment
All work has value, and I'm focused on restoring dignity to those who build this country. Economic empowerment strengthens our communities, creates opportunities, and ensures financial stability for working families. The GOP has destroyed Ohio's economy which is now ranked #43 in employment and #36 in growth. In addition, working families are crippled by the cost for infant care, requiring a household income of nearly $149,000 to be considered “affordable”. Ohio ranks third worst in the nation for childcare eligibility, with only 145% of the federal poverty level qualifying for assistance
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Stronger unions
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$20 minimum wage
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Worker's compensation expansion
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Job training & apprenticeships - invest in vocational training
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Manufacturing & infrastructure jobs
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Invest in clean energy infrastructure
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Workplace protections - strengthening worker safety laws
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Protections for small businesses and family farms
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Healthcare & Retirement Security
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Invest in Affordable Childcare: Cap childcare at 7% of income and stabilize the workforce
We can do these things.
End Wealth Inequality - Taxes, Pay and Training
The United States faces extreme wealth inequality, with the top 10% of households owning nearly 75% of total wealth, while the bottom 50% hold just 2%. The richest 1% of Ohioans earn nearly as much as the bottom half of the population combined. Despite overall economic growth, disparities have widened—CEO-to-worker pay ratios have skyrocketed, with executives earning over 350 times the average worker’s salary. The tax system, corporate influence, and stagnant wages contribute to this divide, leaving millions without financial security.
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Close corporate tax loopholes and fix the tax code
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Increase taxes on wealthy Super Owners
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Support thriving families tax credit
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Strengthen our unions and their protections
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$20 minimum wage
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Expand the Earned Income Tax Credit
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Expand job training programs
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Strengthen food assistance programs
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Universal healthcare
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Remove the cap on social security
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Expand education and training access
We can do these things.
Fix the Housing Crisis
The Problem
Rent has doubled while wages stayed flat — and families need a chance to catch their breath. Every Ohioan — in cities, rural areas and suburbs — deserves a shot at affordable housing.
Severe Housing Shortage:
Ohio underbuilt housing for over a decade, especially affordable units. After the 2008 housing crash, construction slowed dramatically and never fully recovered. Nationally, Freddie Mac estimates a housing shortfall of 3.8 million units, and Ohio is part of that gap — especially in urban areas like Columbus and Cincinnati. The pandemic made this worse: material shortages, labor disruptions, and local permit delays stalled new construction. And the impact left more renters chasing too few units, where landlords can raise prices dramatically — especially on lease renewals.
Investor and Corporate Landlord Takeover:
Since 2020, institutional investors have bought thousands of Ohio rental properties, especially single-family homes in suburbs. These firms often hike rents aggressively and charge junk fees. Local landlords are now “competing” with Wall Street pricing models.
Inflation + Interest Rates
Rising property taxes, insurance premiums, and maintenance costs pushed some landlords to raise rents to preserve margins.
Mortgage rates doubled (from ~3% to ~7%), discouraging people from buying homes and keeping them renting longer. Renters stayed renters longer, increasing competition — and rents rose.
End of Pandemic-Era Tenant Protections
During COVID, there were eviction moratoriums and rental assistance. Many landlords couldn’t raise rent or evict non-payers.
Once those protections ended (2021–2022), landlords “caught up” on deferred rent hikes, raising prices by 10–30% in one year.
There was little-to-no regulation in Ohio to limit how high rents could go.
Impact: Sudden, large rent hikes — especially in previously stable, low-income areas.
Solutions:
Ohio has the tools and the money — what we need now is the political will to act. Housing is a foundation for everything else — work, health, and family. Let’s act now so Ohioans can afford to live where they work and raise their kids in the communities they love.
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Immediate relief through smart reforms
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Cap rent increases at 3% statewide for one year, under a declared Housing Affordability Emergency.
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Apply the cap to large landlords only (e.g., owning 25+ units), exempting small mom-and-pop landlords to build political support.
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Stop Displacement: Enact Just Cause Eviction protections and require 90-day rent increase notice.
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Provide Emergency Relief: Expand rental assistance and tenant legal aid statewide.
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Build Faster: Fast-track permitting and zoning reform with state incentives.
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Expand Affordability: Launch an “Ohio Homes Now” fund to support new affordable construction.
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Track Corporate Landlords: Create a statewide registry and transparency rules for large property owners.
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PMK's plan won’t just ease the housing crisis — it will:
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Prevent homelessness
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Boost local economies
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Reduce long-term social service costs
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Support working families and keep Ohio communities strong
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We can do these things.
Education First
Education and training are the foundations for economic success and prosperity in a globalized world. Every child deserves access to high-quality education and training regardless of their background. Ohio’s public schools are facing significant challenges from the GOP, including funding threats, ideological shifts, and policy changes that will devastate public education in all communities from rural to urban.
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Universal Pre-K
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Subsidized daycare
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Expand the child tax credit
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Tuition-free public college
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Reduce student debt
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Free meals for students & expanded nutritional programs
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Increased teachers’ pay and funding for public schools
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Desegregation and equity of districts
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Curriculum reform
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Academic freedom
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Opposition to charter expansion and school privatization
We can do these things.
Healthcare
Ohio ranks #36 and #40 in Health Care Access and Public Health in 2025. Proposed Medicaid cuts, hospital closures and rising costs will continue to cause chaos to Ohioans. The GOP led changes will harm low-income families, seniors and rural communities.
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Healthcare is a human right, not a privilege
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Universal healthcare
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Expand rural healthcare programs
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Protect and expand Medicaid
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Cap on all prescription drugs and price transparency
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Mental health & addiction treatment investment
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Defend reproductive rights and access to contraceptives
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Codify Roe v Wade
We can do these things.
Infrastructure
We must focus on outcomes over process and bring in abundant energy, internet and infrastructure to Ohio.
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Adoption to renewable energy and expand incentives
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Modernize power grids
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Invest in clean energy infrastructure
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Provide rural areas with broadband infrastructure
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Subsidize rural internet access
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Improve digital infrastructure
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Rural transit expansion through public transit investment
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Strengthen highway corridors and improve logistics hubs
We can do these things.
Environmental Crisis
The environmental crisis is one of the most pressing global challenges, affecting ecosystems, economies, and human health. The disastrous GOP policies of the past 30 years have wreaked havoc on our state that ranks 43rd in pollution, facing challenges in air quality, water contamination, and extreme weather. In Ohio, worsening climate conditions threaten agriculture, infrastructure, and community resilience.
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Create good paying union jobs away from fossil fuels to sustainable energy
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Statewide clean energy mandates
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Regulations on industrial pollution
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Sustainable infrastructure
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Flood prevention measures
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Agriculture sustainability
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Improve Water Protection Laws
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Support Energy Efficiency Programs
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Expand Public Transit & EV Infrastructure
We can do these things.
Our Veterans
We must stand up for our veterans who stand for us.
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Expand VA healthcare access and funding
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Improve mental health services
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Affordable housing with veteran housing assistance
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Rental subsidies and homeownership grants
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Job training for transitioning to civilian careers
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Ensure state funded veteran programs are strengthened, not reduced
We can do these things.
Protect Voting Rights
Across Ohio, voting rights are under mounting pressure from laws that disproportionately affect seniors, students, low-income voters, and communities of color. Legislation like House Bill 458 and Senate Bill 153 has imposed strict ID requirements and threatened to add burdensome proof-of-citizenship rules, even though voter fraud remains virtually nonexistent. Meanwhile, partisan gerrymandering has skewed representation—despite multiple rulings against the current maps—and massive voter purges have quietly erased thousands from the rolls. These policies, taken together, don’t just chip away at access—they erode confidence in the promise of a fair and inclusive democracy.
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Online voter registration
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Restore the voting rights act
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Expanded early & mail-in voting
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Fight restrictive ID requirements
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Protect election workers
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End gerrymandering
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National holiday for voting days
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Abolish the electoral college
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Rank choice voting in all elections
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Eliminate the SAVE Act and Senate Bill 153 Ohio
We can do these things.
Criminal Justice Reform
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End cash bail and reform sentencing laws that disproportionately impact marginalized communities
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Expand police accountability measures to prevent racial profiling
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Sentencing reform
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Expand reentry and fair hiring practices
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Juvenile sentencing reform
We can do these things.
Common Sense Gun Reform
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Universal background checks
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Close loopholes on domestic abusers and felons
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Implement red flag laws
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Require safe storage
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Ban assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines
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Stronger licensing and training requirements
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Increase funding for mental health resources
We can do these things.
Immigration Reform
PMK's plan for common sense immigration reform is a combination of both compassion and pragmatism. Common sense immigration reform doesn’t mean choosing between security and humanity; it means designing a system that does both well.
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Smart Surveillance & Tech Investment
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Targeted Enforcement that focuses on dismantling transnational criminal networks and drug cartels—not on low-risk individuals or families seeking asylum
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Modernized Ports of Entry
Most drugs enter through legal checkpoints. Upgrading scanning tech and staffing at these sites is critical to stopping trafficking. -
Cross-Border Collaboration
Work with Mexico and Central American countries to disrupt smuggling operations and address root causes of migration like violence and poverty. -
Reforming the Legal Immigration System
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Fast-Track Pathways for Workers & Families
Streamline green card and work visa processes for essential workers, especially in agriculture, healthcare, and construction—sectors that rely heavily on immigrant labor. -
Earned Legalization for Undocumented Immigrants
Allow long-term residents with clean records to earn legal status through work, taxes, and community contributions. -
Dreamer Protections (DACA)
Provide permanent legal status and a path to citizenship for those brought to the U.S. as children who know no other home. -
Asylum System Overhaul
Increase immigration judges and legal aid to reduce backlogs and ensure fair, timely decisions for those fleeing persecution. -
Mandatory E-Verify: Require employers to confirm legal work status, reducing the incentive for illegal hiring.
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Regional Processing Centers: Set up safe, legal application hubs in migrants’ home countries to reduce dangerous journeys.
Protect Marginalized Communities
In Ohio, over 460,000 adults—about 4.3% of the population—identify as LGBTQ+, including tens of thousands of transgender individuals. Many are raising families, contributing to their communities, and striving to live authentically. Yet despite their visibility, they remain largely unprotected under state law and increasingly targeted by politicians. In just the past two years, Ohio lawmakers have introduced and passed bills restricting gender-affirming healthcare, mandating the forced outing of students, and censoring LGBTQ+ materials in schools and libraries. State budget provisions have gone so far as to redefine sex in binary terms and defund programs that serve trans youth. With no statewide nondiscrimination protections, only about a third of LGBTQ+ Ohioans live in places with local safeguards—leaving the rest vulnerable to discrimination in housing, jobs, and public life. This is not abstract policy—it’s a lived, daily risk for hundreds of thousands of Ohioans.
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Pass the Ohio Fairness Act: Enact statewide nondiscrimination protections in housing, employment, and public services based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
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Restore Access to Gender-Affirming Healthcare: Repeal bans on gender-affirming care for minors and ensure Medicaid and private insurance cover trans-related healthcare.
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Protect LGBTQ+ Youth in Schools: Ban forced outing policies, require inclusive sex education, and fund mental health services that affirm LGBTQ+ identities.
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End Censorship and Promote Representation: Protect access to LGBTQ+ books and materials in public libraries and schools.
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Encourage inclusive curricula that reflect diverse identities.
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Create a Statewide LGBTQ+ Commission: Establish a permanent advisory body to monitor legislation, advise on policy, and ensure LGBTQ+ voices are represented in state government.
Other Initiatives
Updates to be added:
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Bring back the fairness doctrine for all media
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Ensure separation of church & state
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Reinstate the FDA
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Reinstate the CDC
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Reinstate USAID
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Reinstate NIH
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Reinstate WHO
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Reinstate the Department of Education
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Reenter the Paris Climate Agreement
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Support Affordable Housing Development
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Expand the REDD program and rural housing infrastructure funds
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Offer down payment assistance and rent stabilization programs
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Create a State Child Tax Credit
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A $1,000 refundable credit per child under 7 could help over 1 million families
Working families in Ohio are squeezed by sky-high childcare, hefty housing and property costs, rising health insurance premiums, and one of the nation’s highest tax burdens. At the same time, limited economic opportunity, perceived weak public services, and harsh climate are contributing to ongoing outmigration, particularly among young professionals and families seeking more affordable, opportunity-rich lifestyles.