VOTE411 Voter Guide

There are four focus areas important for stimulating the economy. We need to expand attractive business ready sites through site preparation and renovation, strengthen workforce development and talent pipelines, support small business and entrepeneurship, and address housing availability. Expand availability of business ready sites Work with AEDG, Jobs Ohio, and Port Authority to market Allen County nationally. Train local people for local jobs. Attract people from outside the county to work in Allen County. Expand workforce development training with the Ohio State University, Rhodes State College, and the Apollo Career Center focusing on jobs in healthcare, advanced manufacturing. Support a Small Business Navigator position in the Small Business Development Center at Rhodes State College. The role of the navigator will be to provide guidance for permitting, financing, and mentorship, Support new housing development & Work with Lima and 5/3 Bank’s Small Cities Initiative.

My education, training, and professional experience and vision make me uniquely qualified to be a successful Allen County Commissioner.

The local economy is at the heart of a thriving community and I believe success is the result of an intentional group effort in Allen County. First, our citizens and businesses must feel safe. We work with Sheriff Treglia and provide him the tools to accomplish this. Another important key to this is having partnerships that include both government and the private sector. We currently partner with the Allen Economic Development Group, the Allen County Port Authority, and the Greater Lima Region. We meet with these organizations on a regular basis to discuss and explore opportunities in our community. Workforce development is another critical economic stimulus. Allen County’s Ohio Means Jobs and Job and Family Services agency does more than just place individuals in a work environment. They can assist in training, equipping and preparing individuals in ways that elevate them into career pathways that ultimately provide a stronger financial base for them and their families.

I am proud and honored to say I have been your Allen County Commissioner since 2020. I do not take this responsibility lightly. I have over 36 years of experience in County Government. 30 of those years was at The Sheriff’s Office starting as a Deputy and concluding my career as The Chief Deputy. During this time, I spent many years in a supervisory role. My strong work ethic started at a young age because of being raised on our family farm in Auglaize Township. Those work ethics continue to this day in every aspect of my life. As Commissioner, I have been part of a team that has delivered a balanced budget yearly. I am the only candidate in this race with proven experience and full knowledge of County Government. No one will work longer or harder for you as an Allen County Commissioner than I have and will continue to do so. I have a true passion for Allen County and am dedicated to serving each and every one of our citizens. I would appreciate your vote in 2026!