A Sustainable, Healthy Economy
I plan to foster sustainable, healthy economic growth through supporting:
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Existing businesses and making sure they are happy and have the tools they need to succeed
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Work with local organizations and the state to help recruit and attract new businesses that will fit in our terrain and our future needs
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Identify businesses that will help create better paying jobs and balance a healthy tax base
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Improvements to quality of life, community amenities and facilities, parks and trails systems and schools.
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Outdoor, bourbon, and sports tourism
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Work with state to revisit the capital tax so Frankfort doesn't carry the burden of the other 119 Kentucky counties
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Curriculum and pipeline for workforce development
As the only candidate who has built and managed a successful business and who has Fiscal Court experience as a current magistrate, I have the experience that matters to address these issues. I bring people together to get things done and help our community prosper.
Business & Tourism
Economic Development through supporting businesses and tourism:
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Existing businesses and making sure they are happy and have the tools they need to succeed
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Work with local organizations and the state to help recruit and attract new businesses that will fit in our terrain and our future needs
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Identify businesses that will help create better paying jobs and balance a healthy tax base
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Outdoor, bourbon, and sports tourism
Utilities
Economic Development through utilities:
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Existing developed areas with antiquated septic systems need sewer, especially when located near waterways; while other areas need infill development instead of sprawl. Sewers are costly both short and long term and should be focused to areas where they are most needed.
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Fiscal Court is currently working with Frankfort Plant Board so every Franklin County address will have broadband within the next two years.
Education
Economic Development through supporting education:
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Creating more competitive and successful education institutions will support our local public schools.
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Help strengthen alternative post high school educational opportunities
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The County should work with the state to find a solution for the non-taxable, state owned buildings which account for $750 million of tax exempt property in Franklin County. Franklin County has many state tax exempt properties.
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Work with independent and public schools to help career targeting and helping guide and inspire students for their futures, as well as our future work force.