Prioritizing Accountability and Efficiency:
A Commitment to Monroe County's Future
Priorities
Budget Oversight:
County budget has surged by 44% in the past two years.
Current total budget is $715 million.
Focus on transparency and accountability in budget management.
Fiscal Responsibility:
Commitment to being a fiscal watchdog for Monroe County.
Emphasis on knowing where every dollar is going and ensuring effective spending.
Revitalizing Meetings:
Noticeable decline in discussion and engagement in monthly meetings.
Dedication to revitalizing meetings, fostering vibrant discussions, and exploring innovative solutions.
Affordable Housing:
Recognition of affordable housing as a pressing issue.
Average property tax bill on workforce housing increased by 17% in a single year.
Commitment to addressing the challenges of affordable living in the Keys.
Community Engagement:
Pledge to involve the community in discussions and decision-making.
Focus on shared goals and addressing challenges through innovative solutions.
Effective Resource Allocation:
Acknowledgment that hard-earned money of Keys residents is at stake.
Pledge to ensure every dollar is spent as effectively as possible.
Runaway Budget Control:
Recognition of the need to rein in the runaway budget.
Goal to allocate community resources wisely for the well-being of residents.
Building Financially Responsible Community:
Vision to build a Monroe County that is financially responsible, transparent, and focused on resident well-being.
Fighting Against Corruption:
Create a '“Culture of Oversight” in Monroe County
Be proactive in auditing County Departments both financial audits and for internal control audits.
Eliminate toxicity in workplace at all County levels