The Chattanooga Times-Free Press asks ...
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What do you feel are the main issues of concern to voters, and how do you plan to address them?
The majority of the people with whom I have interacted feel that the property tax increase of 2023 was excessive. On day one, I will thoroughly scrutinize the budget to identify ways to roll back the increase.
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Do you think property taxes are too high?
Yes, they are too high. Of the
taxpayer money that has been collected, the dollars that have gone to support our first
responders, public works, and stormwater management are well spent and wise
investments. However, I question the money that has been paid to out-of-town
consultants. I am also skeptical of the necessity and timing of hiring several new
administrative positions at City Hall. Those are the primary areas I will reevaluate.​​​​​
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What do you think the future use of the former Red Bank Middle School property should be?
I would love to see a green space surrounded by restaurants, coffee shops,
and boutiques with many of our very own residents running them. So many people from
other communities come and use our taxpayer-maintained pickle ball and tennis courts
every day of the week. We need to give them a reason to stay here and spend money in
Red Bank after they finish their games. This plan had an opportunity to come to fruition
years ago but was stalled under the leadership of the current administration.