Enhancing Accessibility and Transparency in Public Meetings
Advocate for diversified communication channels to announce public meetings, encompassing digital platforms, local media, and an official county website segment.
Propose the adaptation of meeting schedules to include evening and weekend slots, thus accommodating the schedules of working residents.
Introduce options for virtual participation, enabling comprehensive community engagement irrespective of physical attendance capabilities.
Promoting Government Ethics and Anti-Corruption Measures
Commit to the enforcement of stringent transparency protocols, mandating the publication of council decisions and their justifications in an accessible manner.
Introduce mandatory ethics training for all government officials and staff, cultivating a culture of integrity within Hancock County.
Propose the establishment of an independent oversight body to scrutinize council decisions and investigate any corruption allegations.
Fostering Responsible Economic Development
Endeavor to achieve a balanced zoning strategy, particularly focusing on the harmonious development of Industrial, Residential, and Commercial Zones around strategic areas such as the Mt Comfort Road Corridor.
Advocate for the revision of tax abatement policies to ensure short-term durations that serve the broader interests of the community.
Initiate the formation of a task force dedicated to attracting businesses that promise sustainable employment opportunities and align with community values.
Protecting Property Rights
Address concerns regarding the infringement of property rights through disproportionate tax increases, advocating for adherence to existing guidelines on annual property tax increases.
Call for the implementation of a county-wide limit for property taxes of 1% of the purchase price of the property, rewarding long-time citizens and protecting young families growing within our county.
Champion reforms that protect property owners from undue financial burdens, ensuring tax payouts are justly calculated and not dependent on the whims of a volatile real estate market.