Candidate Interview: Kirsten Root

What’s really happening in Indiana Senate District 21?In this episode of Hold ’em Accountable, I sit down with Kirsten Root to break down the real issues impacting Hoosiers right now, from mental health and public safety to education funding, housing costs, and government accountability.This isn’t political theater. This is about what’s actually hitting your kitchen table.District 21 spans fast-growing suburbs like Westfield and established communities like Kokomo and Tipton. And across all of them, one thing is clear: families are being squeezed. Rising costs, limited healthcare access, underfunded schools, and policy decisions that feel disconnected from everyday life.One of the most urgent issues we discuss is the mental health crisis. Law enforcement across the district is saying the same thing: jails have become the largest mental health providers in their communities. That’s not sustainable, and it’s not what public safety is supposed to look like.We also dive into:Public school funding vs voucher expansionHousing affordability and property tax pressureRural vs suburban investment gapsBroadband access and telehealth expansionGovernment transparency and lobbyist influenceKirsten Root brings a perspective shaped by real-world experience as a social worker and public servant, focusing on practical solutions instead of political talking points.If you care about Indiana politics, working families, or the future of your community, this is a conversation you need to hear.👉 Subscribe for more candidate interviews, policy breakdowns, and real conversations that hold leaders accountable.#IndianaPolitics #MentalHealthCrisis #KirstenRoot #HealthcareAccess #HoldEmAccountable