and I’m here to shine it on every tax dollar spent.
Last night, during the June County Commission meeting, we were asked to vote on a resolution to fund stop loss insurance—without knowing the price tag, the policy terms, the bidders involved, or even which commissioner was sponsoring it.
Let me be clear:
Rubber-stamping vague, last-minute spending is not conservative. It’s not responsible. And it’s not acceptable.
The Backstory
State law—and our own commission rules—require resolutions to be filed at least 14 days in advance. That gives your elected officials time to do our jobs: ask questions, gather facts, and hear from you, the people who pay the bills.
But last night, three late-filed resolutions were suddenly brought forward. Two were from the Sheriff’s department: both had clear dollar amounts, a justification for the funds, and Sheriff Hughes was present to answer questions. I had no objection to those.
The third?
Resolution 6-25-40, asking us to approve the purchase of a stop loss insurance policy—without basic facts like:
- 💰 Total cost
- 📄 Policy limits (individual? aggregate?)
- 🔍 Bid process transparency
- 📅 Why it expires 6 months before our benefits do
- 🧩 Potential conflict of interest (Same company as both insurer and stop loss provider?)
Commissioner Hayes has been asking about this policy since February—and still hasn’t been given answers.
Instead of transparency, we got a rushed vote, peer pressure from the top, and a public appeal from the Mayor and Commission Chair to push it through anyway—something neither of them has done before.
I said no.
Because you deserve better.
What Happens Next?
The Mayor has called a special meeting of the County Commission:
📅 Friday, June 20, 2025
🕗 8:00 AM
He has already said no new information will be presented—but I will keep pushing to get answers to the concerns I have raised above.
This isn’t about politics.
It’s about principles: transparency, accountability, and protecting your tax dollars.
How You Can Help
🔹 Watch the video of the meeting and hear it for yourself. Link to the June 9 County Commission Meeting
🔹 Attend the June 20 meeting and speak if you have questions.
🔹 Email or call me directly—I will make sure your voice is heard.
I won’t be pressured into approving blank checks.
I work for you!
