ACCOMPLISHMENTS WHILE SERVING ON THE BOARD

• Kept the tax levy flat for three straight years
• Formed a partnership with Three Rivers Park District to combine resources to collectively operate all regional parks and trails in Scott County
• Streamlined divisions within the County and reduced employees by approximately 80 county employees through attrition, buyouts and layoffs; counting on staff to do more with less to help ease tax payer burden
• Saved the County millions of dollars by restructuring employee contracts
• Improved bond rating which saves tax payer dollars each year
• Ensured save and efficient County Roads by pushing through numerous road projects such as County Road 44 & 27, Highway 101 & 13, extending County Road 21 to Highway 169
• Opened mixed use facility in Elko New Market which houses the new library and County Service Center
• Successfully planned the building and opening of a new library in Jordan
• Supports economic development by enticing major companies to relocate or expand existing operations in Scott County
• Saved Scott County residents tax dollars by not starting new unneeded and wasteful programs
• Attends nearly every meeting of townships and cities within District 2 (and often times other Districts)
• Serves on many county, state and regional boards, including: Vermillion River, Workforce Board, Extension, Farm Advisory Board, Emergency Services Board, Metro Energy Services Committee
• I have responded to hundreds of emails and phone calls from residents looking for help in resolving various matters; this level of service is what makes me a unique commissioner.