• No More Data Centers: I am 100% Anti-Data Center. They suck up our water and power while providing almost zero local jobs. I will protect our land for better uses.

• District 10 Splash Pad: The County has already built amenities in Lookout Valley and Heritage Park. It’s our turn. I will pursue funding for a District 10 splash pad for our families.

• Roads Over Mileage: I am not here for a travel budget or mileage reimbursements. Every dollar saved on "administrative perks" will go directly into paving our roads and improving our intersections.

The Hamilton County Infrastructure Blueprint

1. Implement a Permanent Local "DOGE" (Dept. of Government Efficiency)

We cannot ask for another dime until we stop the bleeding.

• The Goal: A full-scale audit of every county department to identify "administrative fat."

• The Reality: The Wamp administration’s efficiency task force already identified $3.7 million in immediate annual savings by eliminating frozen positions and giving up county-funded cell phones.

• The Promise: I will push to double these efforts. Every dollar saved on "county perks" is a dollar that goes into a paving machine.

2. Tax the Visitors, Not the Victims

Our infrastructure is crumbling because of growth, yet we are placing the burden on long-time homeowners.

• The Plan: Increase the room tax on Hotels, Motels, and STVRs (Airbnb/VRBO) and rental cars.

• The Impact: Currently, millions in occupancy tax revenue are capped or diverted. I will lobby the State Legislature to allow Hamilton County to capture more of this "Tourism Equity" to fund road maintenance and drainage. If you’re visiting our county and using our roads, you should help fix them.

3. Smart Growth vs. Bad Development

We are currently reacting to growth instead of planning for it.

• The Policy: I support a moratorium on "Bad Development"—specifically projects that don't have the sewer capacity or road width to support them.

• The Stance: No more "Automatic Approvals." If a developer wants to build a high-density subdivision, they need to pay their fair share for the infrastructure upgrades required to support it—not leave the bill for current taxpayers.

4. Direct Accountability (The YouTube Standard)

Infrastructure projects often disappear into "Committee Meetings" where the public can’t see the progress.

• The Fix: I will lobby that all committee meetings regarding public works and infrastructure are live-streamed and archived on YouTube.

• The Result: You will know exactly which projects are being prioritized, which ones are behind schedule, and why.

5. Prioritize "Essential" over "Extra"

We need to stop chasing "shiny objects" like data centers that drain our grid and provide zero jobs.

• The Focus: My priority is simple: Roads, Drainage, and Schools. * The Action: While my opponent is calculating his mileage, I’ll be working with the Highway Department to ensure that District 10 isn't the last in line for reflectors, striping, and paving.

"Tourism Equity": Making Visitors Pay Their Share

• The Problem: Short-Term Vacation Rentals (STVRs) and rental cars bring traffic into our communities, but the current tax structure doesn't return enough to fix them.

• The Fix: I am calling for an increase in the room tax for STVRs and hotel/motels.

  • The Goal: Shift the tax burden off homeowners and onto the tourists. If they drive on our roads, they help pave our roads.

The "Anti-Data Center" Growth Strategy

• The Problem: Large data center projects (like the proposed Oracle refurb of the old jail) are "shiny objects" for politicians. They suck up massive amounts of power and water but provide almost zero permanent local jobs.

• The Fix: A moratorium on data centers. We need development that creates jobs, not windowless buildings that strain our grid. I’ll prioritize infrastructure that supports small businesses and safe neighborhoods instead.

Direct Accountability: "The YouTube Standard"

• The Problem: Infrastructure projects die in committee meetings that nobody sees.

• The Fix: I pledge to make every committee meeting—especially the Highway and Finance committees—available on YouTube. If my opponent wants to vote against a road project in our district, he’ll have to do it on camera for everyone to see.

Community Legacy: The District 10 Splash Pad

• The Proof: The county funded splash pads in Lookout Valley and playgrounds in Heritage Park. The precedent is set.

• The Promise: I will be the champion for a District 10 splash pad. Our families shouldn't have to drive across the county for basic amenities while their own tax dollars fund them elsewhere.

• Tax the Visitors, Not our Homeowners: I support taxing Short-Term Vacation Rentals (STVRs) and rental cars to fund our infrastructure. Visitors should help pay for the roads they drive on.

• Zero-Waste Budgets: In Collegedale, I voted against unnecessary tax hikes. I’ll bring that same discipline to the County, supporting the routine audits of every department for waste.

The Annual Joint Summit: No more being "out of sync." I will spearhead a yearly joint workshop between the School Board and the County Commission to focus on how we can all work together to serve our next generation best. Priority conversations this year would be teacher pay and re-investments into our special education departments.