I will PROtect Hall County from bad decision making in the following areas by:
Making certain the Sherriff’s Department and Fire Services are properly funded and maintained, so there are no shortfalls in coverage or protection
Examining Hall County’s budget and tax rate
Rationalizing vacancies and appointed offices
Reviewing all salaries and benefits to ensure competitiveness and fairness in the workplace
Not allowing the County to enter into open-ended and frivolous contracts
Controlling the allocation of all government buildings and facilities
I will promote a PRObusiness environmnt through the following:
Developing good public policies
Minimizing govenment intrusion into existing businesses,
Local tax reform
Removal of impact fees on new home construction.
Reigning in out-of-control tax assessments
Increased Infrastuture capacities in internet
I will challenge the CIty of Gainesville to lower its county water rates, the current situation we have is taxation without representation.
Attracting a workforce that is trained in manufacturing, software engineering, distribution and medical sciences.
I will be PROactive in:
Working with local municipalities
Collaborating with business leaders, educational institutions, city and county governments to ensure we all working together to create an ideal, pro-business environment
Influencing the Hall County School Board in scrutinizing its budget so that tax dollars are spent wisely
Focusing my time and energy on things that I can control
BRAGGING ABOUT HALL COUNTY. HALL COUNTY IS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE, WORK, RAISE A FAMILY, AND PLAY. I THINK IT’S TIME THAT OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS LET BUSINESS AND INDIVIDUALS KNOW ABOUT IT!!
I’m a lifelong resident of Hall County and currently work for the Lincoln electric company, world’s largest manufacturer of welding equipment. During my tenure with the company have held various professional positions from engineering, sales and currently serving as marketing manager for two of their divisions. The skillset I have developed over the last 30 years will allow me to take a good county and make it better. My wife Rose is an educator in the local school system.
PROJECT J.O.Y. (Jesus, Others, Yourself) is a community outreach service. Project J.O.Y has succesfully provided over 1,000 hot meals to the elderly, homeless, Meals on Wheels or anyone that is in need on Thanksgiving Day. www.project-joy,net
Past Chairman of The Liberty Council for Republican Congressman Tom Graves.
Past Chairman of Hall County Citizens for Efficient and Fair Government.
Past Fork Road Voting Precint Captain.
With the encouragement of the community and my family I have decided to take my knowledge and leadeship skills and apply them to the creation of good public policy. #probusiness #proactive