Why are you running for this position?  What are the three main attributes that make you the most qualified for this position?

1.     I love Montgomery.  Montgomery is a great place to live and I want to do what I can to keep it on the right track. 

2.     As a former small business owner, I understand the interaction of business and local government

3.     I successfully managed many large, complex projects for Fortune 500 companies: understand budgets, resources and how to get things done efficiently.  Would like offer these skills to the city of Montgomery.

What are the 3 largest challenges currently facing this position/office and your road map to address them?

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How can the operation of your city government be made more efficient and cost effective?

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What's your interpretation of the "Separation of Church and State"?

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What is your primary resource to help you make difficult decisions as it relates to public policy?

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Will you vote to increase or reduce the annual city budget?  Why?  What changes will you propose in your city’s budget?  Why?

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What is the current budget surplus and should any of it be returned to the residents, pay down debt or retained in a rainy day fund and if so, how much and why?

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Should salaried employees be paid overtime?  And if so, should their be a limit and how much?

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What is the Sales Tax Rate for the City in which you're running?  Property Tax rate?  How much of the revenue is derived from each? Do you think it would be a good idea to broaden either or both of them to increase revenues?

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What is city's bond rating?  What is the current debt load and is it too high? Please describe how you will determine the proper debt load.

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Do you support or oppose creation of Improvement Districts and Economic Development Districts? Why or why not?

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What are the advantages/disadvantages of Economic Development Partnerships?

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Have you and/or any of your family members been employed by or working under contract to any taxing entity in your jurisdiction?

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Are you now or have you ever done business with the city and/or any other taxing entity? If so, what was the nature of that relationship?

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List Civic, Political or union organization or individuals to whom you have contributed time or money (five years).

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Have you ever been convicted as result of arrest? Ever had any tax liens? If so, give start & resolution dates?

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Please describe what measures you propose to improve transparency and accountability to the public.

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List all governmental entities you've done business with during the past five years

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Please explain why you do or do not support the government providing financial benefits to non-citizens.

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Would you vote in favor of spousal benefits for same-sex partners of State, County and City employees? Please explain your reasons.

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Do you own property in Montgomery County?  Do you own or operate a business in Montgomery County?

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Should City employees living out of the city and/or county take home city vehicles?  Why or why not?

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Are you a member of ANY Chamber of Commerce group? Are you aware of and/or have you attended or plan to attend Leadership Montgomery County?

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