To see a Western North Carolina that is diverse and thriving for all citizens. To strike a balance between North Carolina that was, what is and what we want to become, together.  A place where we teach and learn from each other. Where we can embrace our diversity and still honor our past that has made Western North Carolina a place of commerce and respite for decades. There is a reason that the 11th district has been a place of passionate hard fought elections since the early days of our great nation, because we are a strong, steadfast people and for that you need a strong steadfast leader!