Jay Reeves

Where Reeves stands

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Behavioral/Mental Health Crisis We have a mental/behavioral health crisis in our communities. and across the Nation. I want to partner with behavioral health specialists to come up with programs beginning with children. If we don't get it right with the children, it becomes exponentially more challenging as teens and adults.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Three key characteristics of an elected official, for me, are Integrity, Accountability, and Transparency. We have to trust that our elected officials are doing the right thing when no one is watching and putting the needs of their constituents ahead of their own. Also, our elected officials should be accountable for the mistakes that they make, or laws that they have broken, as all other Americans are held accountable. Lastly, our elected officials should be transparent with the American people on matters that affect our daily lives. Too often we see our elected officials hiding behind some made up "National Security" blanket, when the people deserve to know.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I always looked up to my Uncle Daniel growing up. We were not that far apart in age, so he was like a big brother to me. He was brilliant, funny, charming, and most importantly, down to earth. At a very young age he became the president of a community bank in Wisconsin and was a respected member of his community. I would like to emulate a few characteristics he exhibited. First, he was an amazing family man and dedicated father. Next, I appreciated his work ethic and dedication to success in everything he did. Lastly, his commitment to improving the community that he lived and worked in.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I have leadership experience at strategic levels of military health care service that will translate into being a strong leader with innovative ideas and techniques in all areas I will be involved in.