Fiscal Responsibility
County Government services are mandated by state statute. The core responsibilities of county services should be the focus, not finding ways to expand department roles. County services are vital to the community and should be funded adequately. However, they should remain within their proper scope, be efficient, effective and at the lowest possible cost to taxpayers.
Keeping Taxes Low and Reasonable
It should be a given that people know how to spend money for themselves better and more efficiently than the government. Making sure needed services are sufficiently funded is important, but we should keep as much money in the hands of taxpayers as possible. The government is not an end in itself. The government is there to serve the people. After funding what is necessary, tax dollars should be returned to the people.
Supporting Law Enforcement
Law enforcement plays a vital role in protecting and maintaining order in our society. In recent years, law enforcement has come under a universal ideologically driven attack by extremists and their political allies, including calls for defunding. This has made an incredibly difficult job even more so. Review and reform where needed – everyone’s constitutional rights must be protected – but law enforcement needs the support of the community to do their jobs effectively without fear of unreasonable consequence for actions taken while in performance of their job.
Supporting Strong Families
Strong Families are an indispensable institution and a cornerstone of our society. They provide stability and are crucial to success in life. They are the primary instrument of moral instruction and general education in children’s lives. A strong family offers a better chance for children to be resilient, successful, and avoid poverty, violence and drug addiction. Parents are best able to determine what is appropriate for their children and their families. It is important they maintain that right.
