Dear Friends,
Together we’ve been through good times and tough times – none tougher than this recession that has cost jobs, homes and businesses. As your Marion County Commissioner, I will continue to work to bring people together to find solutions for today’s challenges. Your continued support is humbling and I look forward to working with you to strengthen our economy, create jobs, keep our communities safe, and be a strong voice for agriculture.
Sincerely, Patti
Patti believes in accountability and transparency. *Opposed the construction of Courthouse Square and demanded an *Created the Rainy Day Fund, built reserve/contingency funds *Instituted department performance audits *Championed a county drug-free workplace *Has stood strong against new taxes.
Patti works with community groups getting people back to work and supporting local businesses. Jobs build quality of life. Through the Economic Development Advisory Board, which Patti instituted, $1.8 million of lottery funds have gone back into local businesses creating 680 jobs county wide over four years.
Patti is committed to protecting both productive farm land and farmers’ right to farm. Patti created the County Weed Advisory District and Board, and sits on the State Weed Board.
Patti chairs the Public Safety Coordinating Council, and has led efforts reducing meth labs in our neighborhoods, reducing illegal drug abuse, addressing gang activities, and implementing programs to hold offenders accountable.
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