Who Is Kori

I’m running for office because I believe in a simple idea: if you have the ability to help, you have the responsibility to.

That belief didn’t come from theory, it came from experience. I’ve seen what happens when systems fail the people they’re meant to serve. Not because people don’t care, but because too often good ideas fall apart in execution. Plans get made, promises get delivered, but somewhere along the way, accountability disappears—and the results never reach the people who need them most.

I should know.

I moved around a lot as a kid. Growing up in a military family meant moving, and with divorce in the mix, stability wasn't always something I could count on. Five homes across two states, three schools in high school alone. Starting over was just part of life.

Even with that, I kept pushing forward. I became an Eagle Scout. I never stopped learning. And I learned early how much stability matters — how much it shapes your sense of community, your opportunities, and your future.

I come from a family that worked their way up. My grandparents were a truck driver, a postal worker, and farmers. My parents built on that and became doctors. I’ve seen what’s possible when things work.

And I’ve also seen what happens when they don’t.

Because the truth is, hard work matters. But it isn’t always enough when the systems around you fail.

And I didn’t want that for my child.

This is the only home my kid has ever known. And if I can help it, it will stay that way. Because every family deserves that kind of stability, the chance to put down roots and know they can stay.

That’s personal for me. And it’s a big part of why I’m running