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.