Issue Position: Independent Leadership

Issue Position

Tom has a history of being a leader. He is always thinking outside the box and doesn't accept the status quo. He is open to new ideas and has been at the forefront of many of the positive changes in county government. It was Tom who made the motion to set aside 100% of the county video gaming revenue to be reinvested back into the community. It is now being used to treat addiction and other health issues through a grant program. As Chairman of the Planning, Building and Zoning Committee, Tom has advocated for new ways to streamline the way the county does business. By finding efficiencies and using technology, the building department has expanded inspection services to 9 communities without hiring any new fulltime inspectors. Not only does this bring a new revenue stream to the county but also saves the villages money by not having to hire fulltime workers with benefits. The county also offers many of our frequently requested permits as an online registration at a lower cost. This saves residents and staff time, but most importantly saves money. Many of these online permits are now much cheaper and can be printed at home. Tom understands that we need fresh ideas and he is ready to work hard to fix our state.

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