Issues
There is a lot going on out there, isn't there? These are not all the issues we face, but these are a few that have come up in the past few months that have resonated with my heart. Maybe we are kindred spirits in some of this or maybe not. What do you think is important? Reach out.
Government Ethics and Anti-Corruption Measures
Promoting transparency in government decision-making.
- Ensure local government functions are openly transparent and accessible.
- Implement clear accountability systems for government officials.
- Provide regular public reports on government activities and decisions.
Fiscal Responsibility
Advocating for lower taxes and reducing the tax burden on businesses and residents.
- Reevaluate tax incentives and abatements for large corporations.
- Redirect funds to support local services such as fire departments and schools.
- Promote fair and balanced economic growth benefiting the entire community.
Free Speech
Promoting an environment that encourages respectful debate and the exchange of ideas.
- Oppose any measures that restrict public comments at government meetings.
- Support the State Constitution's guarantee of free interchange of thoughts and opinions.
- Ensure open public comment for transparency and accountability.
Supporting Local Agriculture and Farmers
Preserving agricultural land and supporting farming practices
- Stewardship of Resources: Be better stewards of our local resources.
- Responsible Economic Growth: Ensure that economic growth does not take our prime farmland out of production. Prime farmland is by definition land that is readily available to plant crops.
- Limit Resource Exploitation: Address the exploitation of resources by outside corporations at the expense of local communities.