On February 10, 2025, I made something very clear: if we don’t get serious about protecting property rights, we’re surrendering one of the cornerstones of real freedom.

Wyomingites have always lived with a deep sense of self-reliance. That’s not just a cultural trait — it’s a necessity born out of faith, family, freedom, and a future that demands grit. But over the years, we’ve watched government grow from a distant regulator into a daily intruder. Bureaucrats who’ve never set foot on your land are writing rules about how you can use it. They don’t know your name, they don’t know your family, and they certainly don’t know your values — but they believe they know better. That ends with this campaign.

My statement wasn’t just about one policy or proposal. It was about drawing the line. You should not need permission to build a shed on your property. You should not be taxed into submission just for owning land that’s been in your family for generations. And you should not fear that a zoning board or federal agency can shut down your way of life with a single vote.