
| ■ | Insist on cost-savings analysis of expenditures. Across the board cuts don’t work - they punish effective programs and overlook the need for eliminating some expenses altogether |
| ■ | Ensure that basic services like public safety and roads are adequately funded before advocating for optional proposals |
| ■ | Foster positive relationships with the private sector, specifically as it pertains to job creation |
| ■ | Advocate for consolidation of services when it makes sense and saves taxpayer dollars |
| ■ | Be a positive voice for collaboration and cooperation among local governments and the private sector |
| ■ | Approach challenges creatively, taking into consideration the resources currently available |
| ■ | Advocate for outside audits of each department |
| ■ | Communicate regularly with neighbors and community leaders to determine what issues are most relevant to citizens |
| ■ | Hold regular office hours where constituents can speak to me directly about pertinent community issues |






