Restore Trust & Accountability

County government should be accessible, responsive, and respectful. Public service means listening and following through.

Monthly District 8 office hours in community locations.

Commitment to respond to constituents within 72 hours.

Improve public comment process with clearer follow-up and transparency.

Provide plain-language budget summaries so residents understand where their tax dollars go.

Smart Growth with Strong Guardrails

Growth is coming to Washington County. The priority is making sure it’s done carefully, transparently, and with community input. Growth decisions should be made with the community not ahead of it.

Require traffic, infrastructure, and emergency service planning for major rezonings.

Increase transparency around environmental and community impacts.

Ensure major development decisions reflect community concerns—not decisions made without clear public support.

Support temporary pauses on high-impact development if regulations fall behind.

Strong Schools & Workforce Development

Strong schools are essential to both opportunity and long-term economic stability. A strong workforce starts with strong schools.

Protect school funding during county budget decisions.

Improve transparency in how education funding is used.

Support expanded Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs.

Encourage partnerships between local schools and employers.

Responsible Budgeting & Taxpayer Protection

Residents expect government to be careful, transparent, and accountable with their money. Good stewardship means making every dollar count.

“Efficiency First” approach before considering any tax increase.

Clear communication about budget decisions and financial impacts.

Protect essential services: schools, EMS, fire protection, and public safety.

Expand awareness of senior property tax relief programs.

Professional & Respectful Leadership

District 8 deserves leadership that is steady, respectful, and focused on solutions. Respect builds trust and trust makes better government.

Promote professionalism and civility in commission meetings

Support clear expectations for commissioner conduct

Ensure residents feel heard and respected when they participate