As a first-time candidate, I'm not certain I'm prepared for public office, however I do know I am a reasonable individual with extensive formal education as well as real world, public-facing work experience which has taught me the value of listening and patience. I treasure the exceptional beauty and resources of Sullivan County, our community 1st and foremost of value and hope to represent the specific importance our district (District 1) plays within Sullivan County. I welcome an invitation to your church or group organization to share how my past experiences will help our district if elected from District 1.

There appears to be a path laid out by the current Sullivan County Commission which includes ever increasing property taxes. I have not seen nor heard of proposals for alternative revenue streams besides raising taxes. I have 2 concrete proposals to begin alternative revenue. Additionally I would like to start working on helping my neighbors and myself with trash removal. The current way we deal with trash out in the county leaves a lot of us with major headaches every week. I welcome an invitation to your church or group organization to share specific policy proposals.

I am an innovator, a change agent, and a fix-it guy. My 27 years of service as a physician in the Air Force, and my subsequent seven years serving as the Director of Global Health Outreach at the Christian Medical & Dental Associations in Bristol, have given me broad experience in working with others in government, faith-based, and civilian sectors, both domestically and internationally. As a senior leader, I have a proven success record at identifying problems and their root causes, measuring and improving efficiency of office functions, and working with all parties to develop solutions that go far to satisfying almost all people involved. The other candidates in District 1 lack such a track record. I will hit the ground running!

Sullivan County is at a crossroads, coming out of the COVID pandemic with its excessive government spending and struggling economy. Sullivan County businesses have failed, schools are struggling, the County is $500 million dollars in debt, and there is pressure to raise property taxes. I bring an experienced approach to examining local government processes and procedures, especially at the middle administrative levels, developing reasonable measures of effectiveness, and bringing in efficiencies where possible. I will encourage responsible growth, responsible budgeting, and responsible development while protecting and building on our strong rural agricultural heritage and our many attractive recreational and tourism resources.

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