Campaign Promises
When running for local office most candidates really don’t have a platform they run on. Let’s face it, with two thirds of local elections being uncontested who needs to have a platform. For that reason I was impressed when I read Buckeye RHINO who wrote about Nick Brusky who is running for Lorain County Commissioner in Ohio. Nick Brusky actually has a outlined what he wants to change in Lorain County government.
On the first day I take office I will immediately propose the following major reforms, aimed at restoring the faith and trust of County Residents in their government:
• First. No general fund tax increases.
• Second. All agencies seeking an additional or renewal countywide property tax levies will be required to undergo an independent performance audit before being placed on the ballot. If the audit finds that we can propose a lower millage than requested, then the lower millage will go before the voters.
• Third. Select a major, independent auditing firm to conduct a comprehensive audit of the County for waste, fraud or abuse.
• Fourth. Increase fiscal prudence by limiting year to year budget increases to a maximum percentage accommodating for the change inflation plus population growth only.
• Fifth. Let the people see how the County Commissioners spend their tax dollars by posting an “Online Checkbook” every month that lists each and every expenditure and its purpose.
• Sixth. The use of Solid Waste money for billboards, handouts, and other advertising is wasteful and will be discontinued. Use Solid Waste money to fully fund recycling programs of Municipalities and Townships first. Any remaining money leftover will be given to the taxpayers in the form of rebates for purchasing items that will help them “go green.”
• Seventh. Increase public participation by having our regular meetings at 7:00 pm, and televised live. Increase co-operation with more municipal and township officials by hosting Lorain County Community Alliance Meetings at night.
Respecting the judgment of my fellow citizens as I seek their mandate for reform, I hereby pledge my name to this Contract with Lorain County.
Sincerely,
Nicholas W. Brusky
As a new County Commissioner I doubt he will have much influence on his “first day”, but I give the guy credit for his moxie if he wins and wish him good luck! Let this also be an outline for other potential candidates for local office.
List what you want to do, then after elections follow through even if you fail at first … try, try again.
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