Provide Sound Fiscal Leadership

Ask yourself this question: Is the county better off financially today than it was four years ago? The obvious answer is no. This summer, the Board will announce another budget shortfall. Your taxes will go up, county employees will be laid off, services will be reduced or eliminated. There's even a possibility the county credit rating will be lowered, meaning capital expenditures needed for infrastructure improvements will cost much, much more. As a successful small business owner, I know how to operate within a budget and meet a payroll. I will stand strong against any unnecessary expenditures until county government can get its fiscal house in order.