Over the past several months I have been thinking and praying about what direction I should take next. After very careful consideration I have determined that I will seek the office of Winnebago County Board for District 6.

When I think about the most important issues facing Winnebago County, I am forced to conclude that Winnebago County needs more fiscal responsibility, lower taxes, and a more favorable business environment. While, I believe, the current county board is making progress toward improvement in these areas, I know there is still much room for improvement. It is my intention to join the "fiscal conservatives" team on the county board to bring even more positive reforms to Winnebago County.

Winnebago County, desperately, need jobs. We all have family, friends, or neighbors who are seeking employment or better employment. In fact, people all over are feeling the crunch of economic hardships. That is why our representatives on the county board must continue to cut spending and put an end to the tax-n-spend attitudes that created the current fiscal mess.

We need citizens working and keeping more of what they make. The strength of our community is our middle class working citizens. Until we get unemployment down under 5%, we will have a continued and serious problem.

However, our government - at all levels - must recognize that government can not create jobs. Nor should it try. Government's responsibility is to create an environment where entrepreneurs can do business and create jobs.

To that end government must cut spending, lower taxes, and make sure regulations are 110% necessary - never over burdensome. No law, ordinance, or regulation should ever be passed unless there is a compelling reason to do so. The proponents should have the burden of proof that passage is necessary.

When we do these things business will prosper. Jobs will be created. Our citizens will be working and keeping more of what they earn so they can enjoy a decent standard of living and have money for the things that are necessary.