I would like to see a review of all County Departments and any Department that has fat to be trimmed, should be trimmed. There is a considerable amount of waste in many departments, i.e. permitting and the building department. The red tape that restrains the general public should be removed, therefore eliminating jobs that do not serve the public's best interest.

I am not willing to raise taxes to save services that absolutely need to be cut. The priorities should be based on citizens concerns, not special interests of any County Commissioner. Someone has to step up to the plate for the voters of Polk County.

I think there is much that can be done in the County to deal with our water issues. It is imperative that we make preserving the Green Swamp our main priority.

Yes. As the County grows and we receive more tax money, we will be in the position to extend the taxing authority. However, we should look at working with the State and the Florida Forever program to help acquire Environmental lands.

No. I believe that you need a higher occupancy rate on already developed areas before you can continue to develop. Simple supply and demand. If you have an over abundance of properties then the market becomes soft and nothing moves.

When I am elected, I will listen to what the voters want. There are so many issues to be dealt with that I would say the most important priority as I see it now would be working toward property tax relief.