Just as I will seek to prevent unnecessary government growth, so too will I seek ways to make more efficient our current structure.

Times are hard right now.  There’s no denying that.  While we have been blessed with a strong community and region, every dollar that can be returned to the taxpayer will only strengthen us and our ability to compete.

We must look across the board at departments and policies to see how best they can be streamlined or changed to create cost savings for the families in our community.  It’s your money, and you deserve leadership that will remember where our budget comes from.