Over the past 10 years we have seen the city of Uniontown’s finances go from a large surplus to over a million
dollars in debt. In addition we have seen property tax increases and services cut. I have been attending council
meetings for almost two years as a private citizen and have seen the problems the city faces. When it came time
for an election I wondered who would run and help our city. It was then I realized that if I wasn’t willing to help,
then I shouldn’t expect others to help either and I declared my candidacy for city council. I will constantly search
for new ideas to make the city more efficient, cut excess spending, and reduce property taxes to reasonable
levels for our citizens and to make Uniontown a more attractive place to live. Let’s take Uniontown down a new
path. On November 3rd I’m asking for your vote.
Over the past decade or more the city of Uniontown has been stagnant with its approach to government. The same old policies and procedures have been in place, and the same approach to governing the city has led us into the financial crisis we currently face...
In late 2007 the city council voted to raise property taxes by 48%. City property taxes are now higher than taxes for the Uniontown Area School District. This is dangerous and unsustainable. As people leave the city at a normal place, new citizens will not move in to take their place...
As so many residents have complained, blight has taken over sections of our city. Since I was appointed Director of Public Safety in April I have taken in depth look at this problem and the potential remedies. This has lead me to help develop and co-sponsor the pending...