We got it done.
Reduced spending while maintaining strong service.
Expanded technology and improved office efficiency.
Made public records easier for residents to access.
By December 1, 2026 the goals I set for the Recorder of Deeds Office will be complete.
Fayette County is the place I call home. Fayette County is where Patti and I have meet and began our lives together; it’s where we raised our children and grandchildren.
It’s been a privilage to serve as Recorder of Deeds. I believe that the role of county government should mirror the financial practices of most working families. In other words, county government needs to spend within its budgetary limits, make decisions based upon what is important to residents, and ultimately be accountable for those decisions.
That is why I announced my run for Commissioner because the current commissioners are lacking in that department.
Public safety is among the fundamental functions of government. I believe all families in Fayette County have a right to feel secure in their homes, neighborhoods and communities. The municipal police departments and Pennsylvania State Police are under increasing pressure to provide service over large geographic areas while dealing with limited staff and growing needs.
Fentanyl and other deadly drugs are devastating families in Fayette County. This crisis is impacting our communities, our schools, our first responders, our courts, and our county government. As a county commissioner, I cannot resolve this issue by myself, nor would I ever claim to be able to. However, I can ensure that county government is an active supporter for those working on the front lines.
Families are cutting back on their budgets, so the County Government needs to be doing the same. We have been driven by political spending for too many years rather than spending based upon what is most important to our community. In my position as Recorder of Deeds, I was able to reduce expenses while providing quality service. This same type of fiscal responsibility will be brought to all aspects of County Government.
Fayette County is a worker-based economy with many skilled trade workers, manufacturers, energy producers, small business owners, farmers, and family-owned businesses. My plan for growing the county’s economy will be based upon establishing the right conditions for private employers to make investments in their operations and increase local employment opportunities.
The government should acknowledge this. I believe property rights are fundamental and that the county government should never view a private property owner as an impediment to another person’s development plans.In my role as County Commissioner, I will advocate for transparency, fairness, and accountability when the county makes decisions regarding private property.
Government should concentrate on the items that citizens truly require. Roads for driving; bridges that are structurally sound; water systems that function properly; reliable internet access; and infrastructure that enables employment opportunities and family living conditions. Too frequently, government pursues flashy headlines and politically charged show events…
Faith, Family, Freedom and Constitutional Government are four of the fundamental beliefs which I use to guide my perspective on serving the public. I believe the people elect their representatives in government. Government should be accountable, transparent, confined to the responsibility given to them, and respect the rights afforded to each individual.
Taxpayers deserve more than assurances that “everything is OK.” They deserve proof. As your County Commissioner, I will advocate for an independent forensic audit of the county government conducted by an outside firm with no connection to the people, businesses, organizations, or elected officials under review.
Volunteers (firefighters & EMT’s) provide emergency services to Fayette County residents at no cost to the taxpayer. When the pager sounds, these individuals leave their loved ones, their jobs, their dinner tables, their holiday celebrations and even their beds to respond. However, responding to emergencies is just one aspect of maintaining an all volunteer fire department.
