The Following was asked by GPT to all Candidates
Question: What is the central platform of your campaign? What specific issues motivated you to run for Josephine County Commissioner, and what are the top three priorities you would pursue if elected?
My Answer: My campaign is centered on honesty and accountability to the people of Josephine County. Government is supposed to work for the citizens, not the other way around. Recently, too many decisions were made without transparency, without follow-through, and without any accountability when things went wrong.
What has pushed me to run again is all that I have observed over the years. Things like poor leadership, lack of accountability, questionable decisions made without a financial impact statement, and a steady decline in trust between the public and county government. People are frustrated, and rightfully so.
When elected, my top three priorities are as follows:
First, restore accountability, transparency, and trust in our county government.This is done with clear communication, open decision-making, financial impact statements on all major decisions, and making sure elected officials and departments are held accountable for their actions and/or inactions.
Second, strengthen public safety and essential services.People need to feel safe in their homes and communities. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs puts Safety and Security in second place. It not only includes law enforcement, fire services, and emergency response, but employment, family, and health. Making sure all these systems are efficient, coordinated, and properly managed is key to the success of our county.
Third, responsible financial management.
Just like most families, the County Government needs to live within its means, prioritize spending, and make sure that all funds are being used effectively. Not wasted on lawsuits that could have been avoided by making good decisions. Also, no more kicking problems down the road, it’s time for practical, sustainable solutions that will actually move our county forward.
At the end of the day, my campaign is about getting back to basics: honest leadership, common sense decisions, and putting the people of Josephine County first again.
You can read all of the questions asked by GPT and my answers on their website; Grants Pass Tribune