ISSUES

TRANSPARENCY AND ACCESSIBILITY

Budget Process
The public has a right to make their opinions on the township’s plans to spend their money known, and they deserve to know how that money is actually spent throughout the year.

Public Records
Township records need to be available for its citizens to review, and I support making as many of our public records available online as possible.

FINANCIAL AND RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP

Scott Ball Fields
I support the development and maintenance of this quality recreation area where our children’s softball and baseball teams can play and where pickleball enthusiasts can find a good game.

Scott Township Park
​As more rural ground gets developed into housing, it is vital to protect our natural resources now for current and future generations to enjoy.  I was in full support of the process for creating a master plan for the future development of the park, and I look forward to seeing it come to fruition.

Cemetery Care
​Scott Township is responsible for maintaining five small cemeteries.  We owe it to those who have gone before us to look after their final resting places and keep them in a dignified state.

Fire Territory
​We are lucky to be served by a homegrown professional firefighting and paramedic service. We need to ensure that all of our first responders have the necessary quality resources and work environment that they need to continue their tradition of excellent service.

Township Assistance
Township government in Indiana is specifically charged with providing financial assistance to its citizens in need.  Formerly known as “poor relief,” township assistance most often consists of help with paying rent, utilities, and food among other things for those who qualify.  We need to make sure that we are spending our township assistance money in a way that is equitable for recipients and responsible for the taxpayers.

PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT

Public Meetings
​Citizens deserve to know when their government officials gather to conduct public business, and they deserve to be able to attend in person.  Our township board meetings should be held at times and in locations that are convenient, spacious, and accessible for everyone.

Public Engagement
​Good government needs more than just politicians running it.  It needs its citizens to be engaged at all levels to make their needs and desires known to help the elected officials make good policy decisions for their communities.  I encourage all residents of Scott Township to share their opinions, and for my part, I will always be willing to consider them as your advocate in township government.