The platform

Practical priorities for a stronger Hobart Township.

No slogans. No vague promises. Here is exactly what I will work on as your Trustee — and how you can hold me to it.

Fiscal Responsibility You Can Read

The Township budget belongs to the people who fund it. Period.

Publish a plain-language budget summary every quarter — no jargon, no surprises.
Independent annual audit posted publicly within 30 days of completion.
Cap administrative spending growth to the rate of inflation.
Create a five-year capital plan so we stop paying emergency prices for predictable repairs.

When a neighbor walks into the Trustee's office, they're usually having one of the hardest weeks of their life.

Online application for utility, rent, and food assistance — with a 72-hour decision target.
Partner with local churches and the Community Food Pantry to expand reach.
Clear, public eligibility guidelines so families know what to expect.
A dedicated case worker for seniors and veterans navigating benefits.

Our shared spaces tell visitors who we are. They should make us proud.

Create a Township cemetery maintenance schedule that will coordinate updates and replacement of old headstones, as needed.
Coordinate with the communities for special park clean-up events that engage the residents and increase park awareness.
Invest in playground equipment at both Township parks.
Create a Township Parks Foundation (501c3) to allow for better qualifications for grant funding, donation receipts, and generational planning for Township parks.

You shouldn't need an appointment to talk to your Trustee.

Monthly Saturday office hours — no appointment required.
Live-streamed and archived Township Board meetings.
A public dashboard showing assistance requests, response times, and outcomes.
An annual open house with Township residents to gauge the success of Township services.

I want to hear it. The best ideas in Hobart Township aren't in this office — they're on your front porch.