Four years ago I promised voters that while in office:

• I would not accept a pay raise or cost of living increase.

• I would not vote for a property tax increase without the vote of the people in a general election.

• I would not accept gifts or gratuities from those who have business with the county government.

• I would limit my income and work exclusively to that of the Utah County Commission.

I am pleased to report that I have kept all my promises to my employers and clients - you, the electorate!

When the measure to give county commissioners a pay raise came up, I voted against it. Though the measure passed, I have donated 100% of my net pay increase to charities and county services.

Since I've been in office I have:

• Increased funding for Utah County Law Enforcement by 32% without increasing taxes.

• Cut costs by 38% for mental health services at the Wellness Recovery Clinic, while improving patient services.

• Increased funding for aging services in Title XX and CDBG Federal Funds, without increasing taxes.

• Cut restaurant sales tax by over $1 million a year, due to growth in revenues. (When we take in more than we need, we must give it back to the tax payers!)

• Worked with State Legislators to pass bills that lower the cost of county government.

• Provided the County Attorney's Office with a 50% increase in prosecutors - in one term!

Throughout the remainder of my term and if re-elected:

• I will maintain my philosophy of conservative government and fiscal responsibility ("Not one red cent!").

• I will work to add 400 much needed beds to the county jail without a tax increase.

• I will continue to add prosecutors to the County Attorney's office.

• I will continue to add deputies to the Sheriff's Office to investigate sex crimes perpetuated against our children.