Currently holds the office of Erlanger City Council until December 31, 2024.
Candidate for Erlanger City Council in 2024 Kentucky General Election.
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Get StartedOur Police Social Worker program has been a huge success, thanks to Becky Strouse, Chief Rader, and Matt Kremer, our City Administrator. However, there has been a public outcry for more help. Becky Strouse needs help to continue these services. An additional social worker would be a huge help. Hand-in-hand, I would like to also see proper funding to help support our E-angel program. It is currently funded with donations and fundraising. Learn more
If we could reduce the number of council members from 12 down to 6, we would increase the value of the seat (making people have to work harder to win the seat), and eliminate the ability to “hide” amid the crowd. Six council members would have to be accountable for their accomplishments, and do-nothing council members would no longer be able to be re-elected based on name recognition. Learn more
I have tried for several years to get our council to either set a limit on our city cash reserves, or use the money (as our auditors recommend) for the benefit of our residents. They will not do it. With a budget of approximately 16,000,000 per year, our auditors and the Kentucky League of Cities would recommend we have about 4,800,000 (30%) in reserves for emergencies and unforeseen circumstances. Learn more
I would like council to continue the property tax rate decreases, but would also like to explore decreases in our franchise fees (utilities taxes), insurance premium tax rates, and payroll tax rates. We’ve had so much growth over the last few years – however, the job is not done. Learn more
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