Occupation
Hamilton County Commissioner
Education
Bachelors Degree in Political Science
Experience
I have been a County Commissioner for 7 years and before that served as a State Representative for 8 years. Prior to public service, I owned and operated two small businesses, while serving on the Price Hill Civic Club, Price Hill Merchants Association among other community organizations. I also served on the Cincinnati Recreation Commission for 16 years as a volunteer board member.
Endorsements
I have been endorsed by the Hamilton County Democratic Party, UAW, Cincinnati AFL-CIO, Cincinnati Women's Political Caucus, Matriots, Ohio Environmental Council, AFSCME, Sierra Club, UFCW, Cincinnati Building & Construction Trades Council.
Affiliations
I serve on the Executive Committee of the Hamilton County Democratic Party and serve as a precinct executive, Chair the Hamilton County Commission on Women and Girls and the Hamilton County Addiction Response Coalition, am on the OKI, REDI and Land Bank boards, am a Board Member of the Community Learning Center Institute, am a facilitator for the National Institute for Civil Discourse, am on the board of the County Commissioners Association of Ohio, am a board member of the National Democratic County Officials, am on the advisory committee for the Cure Starts Now.
Political Philosophy
I believe in building a community that offers opportunity for all to achieve prosperity. I believe that government should work for all citizens. I believe in creating systems that are open, transparent and fair.
When I was first elected, the County was in dire financial straits. We made tough decisions to enhance revenue and fund programs to best serve our constituents. Now the County has a structurally balanced budget and has seen steady growth. In addition to keeping a structurally balanced budget, my top priorities are to continue to grow our region by supporting local businesses, build more housing to accommodate increased growth, &create more opportunities for our vulnerable populations to succeed.
MSD's structure needs to change. The divide amid County Administration and MSD senior leadership inhibits progress. MSD senior leadership should become County employees to allow a clear chain of command and improve strategic management decisions. The general workforce should remain City employees. I have supported making sewer rates more equitable. I support the Impervious Surface Fee Task Force’s efforts to find a way to levy a reasonable fee to those dumping water through impervious surfaces.
County taxpayers will get a better deal. Per the previous lease, taxpayers are responsible for roughly 94% of the investment in the stadium and the team gets most of the revenue. We are aiming to significantly change that so the Bengals, the NFL, and other funding partners take on a larger part of the investment, relieving some of the burden from taxpayers. I will also be advocating for revenue sharing. I also want to make the stadium more open to the community beyond just the NFL season.
Occupation
Entrepreneur
Education
Bachelors in Business
Experience
While I haven't held a government position, my extensive experience as a serial entrepreneur and board member for various organizations in Cincinnati Public Schools and private groups has equipped me with valuable skills in leadership, strategic planning, and community engagement. This background fosters a unique perspective and approach to addressing the challenges and opportunities within Hamilton County.
Endorsements
I received the GOP endorsement as well as endorsements from other candidates and clubs
Affiliations
GOP
Political Philosophy
Republican
My top priorities will be fiscal responsibility, economic development, and public safety. I will ensure efficient use of every tax dollar, promote policies that stimulate job creation and economic growth, and enhance public safety measures to keep our communities secure. My approach will involve scrutinizing expenditures, supporting small businesses, and driving initiatives that prepare our workforce for high-demand sectors.
The MSD’s governance and financial management need restructuring to enhance accountability and transparency. I support exploring a governance model that aligns responsibilities and financial oversight more effectively between the County and the City. Additionally, allocating stormwater costs based on runoff from impervious surfaces would be a fair and environmentally responsible approach, ensuring costs are distributed equitably based on actual impact.
I will prioritize fiscal prudence in negotiations with the Bengals regarding Paycor Stadium. My focus will be on protecting taxpayers by ensuring that any deal includes substantial contributions from the team to cover operating and capital costs. Additionally, I propose collaborating with the Bengals to align their charitable efforts with county social services, helping to offset social service costs while deepening the team’s community impact.
Occupation
Pharmacist
Education
BS Xavier University, PharmD University of Cincinnati
Affiliations
Libertarian Party of Ohio
Political Philosophy
Libertarian, Austrian School of Economics
My top three priorities for Hamilton County will be lowering costs for citizens to relieve the stress from inflation, reduce regulations to spur economic growth, and reduce violent crime. By focusing on these three issues, Hamilton county will become a safe haven for families and businesses which are the cornerstone of a thriving and wealthy county.
I believe that the citizens of Hamilton County know how to spend their own money and run their businesses better than the county government.
MSD should be run as close to a private business as possible with reliable and transparent pricing for customers. Pricing that is not based on actual usage does not allow citizens to make decisions on how to best plan their finances. This is why I am against impervious surface runoff charges, as this usage depends on factors outside of the client's control (I.e. the weather), and is essentially a tax that will disincentivize business investment in Hamilton County.
While I don't like county expenditures that do not equally benefit all citizens, I believe the Bengals bring our community together, which is an important factor in building a thriving, growing community. Having said that, I think it is important that county leadership make it clear to the Bengals that our first responsibility is to the long term financial strength of the county and that if a deal is not fair to our tax payers, we are prepared to "walk away" for the good of our citizens.
