Education
Cherlynn works to fully fund public education as the best investment we can make in Kentucky's future. Strong public education is key to successful economies and thriving communities. As your voice in Frankfort, she fights for universal Pre-K and affordable college to support families and create a more robust workforce. Being the daughter of a teacher, Cherlynn fully supports our educators, school staff, students, and parents.
Healthcare
Cherlynn strongly believes that healthcare is a basic human right. She works to ensure all Kentuckians have access to quality, affordable healthcare. This includes addressing the mental health crisis, the opioid crisis, and bringing down the cost of prescription medicines. She was instrumental in legalizing medical cannabis. She also fights to expand funding and access to rural hospitals across Kentucky.
Medical freedom
Cherlynn fully supports a family’s right to make their own healthcare decisions. She believes that the government does not need a full access pass to such private and personal matters.
Kentucky’s economy
As your State Representative, Cherlynn fully supports making a more favorable tax code for all Kentuckians. She invests a great deal of time into advocating for our signature industries of horses and bourbon, as well as family-sustaining jobs to be brought to the 88th district and the rest of the commonwealth. She sits on the Appropriations and Revenue committee, where she fights for everyday Kentuckians and policies to help families combat inflation.
Cherlynn was a leading force in legalizing sports betting in Kentucky. and continues to advocate for creating more, diverse streams of revenue. She works closely with Governor Beshear to promote economic development that creates an economy that works for everyone.
agriculture
During her 4 years of serving on the House Agriculture Committee, Cherlynn has helped protect property rights, advocated for Kentucky’s farmers and advanced our agriculture industry. Growing up in rural Kentucky, Cherlynn knows the importance of the agriculture industry and how vital it is to all consumers. Protecting one of the commonwealth’s most valued industries is one of her passions.