Transparency. Responsible Spending. Accountability.

Transparency

"The liberties of a people never were, nor ever will be, secure, when the transactions of their rulers may be concealed from them." - Patrick Henry 

This principle is one I strongly believe in—and my past actions reflect that commitment. From working to slow the use of the Suspension of the Three Reading Rule, to ensuring residents have the opportunity to observe what takes place in individual committee meetings, I have consistently fought to keep government actions visible and accessible. I have worked hard to make sure the public knows exactly what their local public servants are doing and the decisions being made on their behalf.

Responsible Spending

"If we don't get a grip on government spending, there will be no growth."

George Osborne

It’s true—taxes are necessary to meet the needs of our citizens, and government can’t operate without spending. But spending must be done responsibly.

In the past, I’ve championed legislation that gave local government the tools to be smarter with your money—like allowing officials to pursue grant funding without needless red tape. I’ve fought unnecessary tax increases, insisting that the administration use existing General Fund dollars to support the Fire Department instead of raising taxes.

In Davenport, I’ll keep pushing for this same common-sense approach: using every dollar we already have to its fullest before ever asking taxpayers for more.

Accountability

  • "Accountability is the essence of democracy. If people do not know what their government is doing, they cannot be truly self-governing." – Garry Wills

Accountability is the cornerstone of public service. When citizens place their trust in elected officials, they deserve leaders who act transparently, admit mistakes, and make decisions based on the best interests of the community—not personal or political gain.

 

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