Montgomery County Commissioner Term Begins 1/3/2025 Choose 1
Responsibilities: To exercise financial control of County expenditures; to authorize public works; to purchase land and buildings; to let contracts; to plan and administer welfare. The Board of County Commissioners also appoints other officials to operate various departments. Term of office: 4 years.
Biographical Information
What do you believe are the most important issues facing Montgomery County?
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What skills and experiences qualify you to serve as a County Commissioner?
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What challenges do you see in serving a diverse body of constituents and how would you address them?
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Biographical Information
Education/Experience
8 years as Mayor of the City of Trotwood and 18 years as an elected official in the City of Trotwood.
What do you believe are the most important issues facing Montgomery County?
I believe citizens are concerned that there seems to be a lack of connection from County Commissioners with local Mayors, City Councils, Trustees and citizens. There are citizens concerned with the continuous increase in water rates and taxes that seem to have no end. As a County Commissioner, it is our job to find a way to provide services to citizens without putting the burden on those same citizens by increasing their taxes. Safety at the county jail is also an issue and the increased need for updates and programs that break cycles of recidivism.
What skills and experiences qualify you to serve as a County Commissioner?
I have been a small business owner for over 30 years and served on the Trotwood City Council for 18 years with the last 8 years as Mayor. My leadership turned the City of Trotwood around. We went from a failing community to a thriving, competitive and economically sound city poised as a regional player. It is time to share that experience of re-energizing and revitalizing with the whole county. I am pleased to share that I am the people’s candidate for Montgomery County Commissioner.
What challenges do you see in serving a diverse body of constituents and how would you address them?
My best gifts are the ability to serve individuals who want a win-win leader. I believe my gift for listening to concerns and turning those concerns into actionable solutions that benefit all people is needed here in Montgomery County. I actually see working with a diverse constituency as a plus. I was the Mayor of a diverse city. I believe my ability to work across party lines and get things done shows that I am skilled at working with diverse constituents. I do not see any challenges in working with diverse constituencies, only opportunities here in Montgomery County.