PLATFORM
I intend to provide leadership in the Pottawattamie County for the purpose of making our county services of maximum benefit to the people; that those services and people may be an example of Iowa values and a uniquely Iowan way of life; here and throughout this state.
VISION OF OUR COUNTY
VISION
I see a county with…
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The highest level of quality in the provision of services.
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Diverse populations living together in harmony and working toward the common good in a spirit of inclusiveness with protection for those at risk for discrimination and harassment.
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Economic growth based on our unique mix of agricultural, metropolitan and geographic characteristics.
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A tax base and budget that is reasonable for the provision of essential county services.
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Dignity and prosperity for every individual; where the fruits of our labors benefit us all.
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A commitment to preparing for the future by educating our children and encouraging them to come back home by fostering employment opportunities with a future and living wages for them and newcomers to the county.
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A rich history, a bright future and a story to be told.
VALUES
People before politics
Community before government
Fiscal Responsibility
Equality
Social Justice
Liberty
GOALS
I will provide a medical perspective to the County Board as it assumes the Public Health function previously provided by the Council Bluffs City Health Department.
I will bring a rural perspective to the board which has been dominated by urban representatives for more than a decade.
I will introduce best-value-bidding tools for judging to whom we award county contracts so that our community always gets the best value for the dollars spent.