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