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~How John feels about
our county and its issues~
I understand
that in order to support me for County Commissioner you
must know just how I feel about certain issues and how I
would deal with those issues. I have taken a few of the
issues (questions) that I believe are significant to
promote and support the continued health and well-being
of our wonderful county and supplied you the answers
which best describe my ideas, solutions and thoughts of
how to deal with these issues.
I fully
understand that the questions and answers listed
below are only some of the important things we
must continue to focus on and address at the county
level of government. I stand ready to answer any of your
questions, personally. If you have a question or an
issue NOT listed below for which you would like to know
how I feel, please contact me at the email address
attached to this website or call me at the number
listed. I look forward to answering any questions you
might have and discussing any issue important to you and
Hernando County.
~Questions and Answers~
Q - How
do we reduce local government spending without
dramatically affecting our current quality of life?
A –
In a few words, “very carefully”. I am fiscally
conservative and for over 28 years have operated my
personal business in this manner. I will do the same as
your County Commissioner.
I firmly believe that zero-based budgeting must be used
along with, whenever possible, co-purchasing amongst the
various county/government agencies. Also, when appropriate, I will
strongly support the consolidation of departments
through attrition. My extensive knowledge and
understanding of county government I gained while
serving you for 12 years on the Hernando County School
Board as well as almost three decades of operating my
family business has given me the tools necessary to make
the right decisions as to how we spend our County funds
wisely without jeopardizing our quality of life
Q – No
one should argue that the preservation and protection of
our water is not one of the single most important issues
facing our county and state. How do we protect this ever
important resource?
A -
First, I do not profess to be an expert on the
preservation and protection of our water resources.
However, I do pledge that I will relentlessly study the
topic and learn as much as I can as fast as I can.
Furthermore, I believe that in order to make informed
decisions on your behalf, I should always consult with
Hydrologists and other water related experts for their
opinions and counsel.
As a proponent of responsible growth, I feel strongly
that proper and proven conservation methods should be
employed. For example, the use of reclaimed water should
simply be the standard not the exception.
Fortunately, there are State of Florida agencies such as
SWFTMD (Southwest Florida Water Management District) and
DEP (Department of Environmental Protection) which
monitor and work hand in hand with our own county
officials to safeguard this resource. I pledge 100% of
my support to making sure that our county officials
continue to work closely with the state agencies.
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John around the county
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