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Planning for the future growth which will conserve agriculture land and permit orderly expansion. Also working to cooperate with other political entities to reduce the expense of government while maintaining serivces. Xenia Township is currently working on a land use planning project and I propose to continue that project until completed. Enter discussion with other political entities County, City, Township to identify services that we can cooperate on together to reduce costs while maintaining services.

Protecting your hard earned tax dollars in these tough economic times, while meeting the dynamic needs of our citizens. I'll work towards providing all the necessary resources to our dedicated fire, EMS, and road departments to ensure the highest level of service, while also reaching out to our neighboring townships to reduce wasteful redundancy where joint efforts could create huge savings, all this while protecting taxpayers' funds from frivolous and wasteful endeavors.

With the current economic downturn, we need to look to creative, yet responsible solutions such as promoting home based businesses by streamlining the processes that kill them before they get started. After all Apple, eBay, and Gateway all started in peoples homes. These efforts will also benefit existing businesses, by helping them expand their current operations and creating new employment opportunities. The more prosperous a community, the greater the benefits are for all.

Reigning in Township spending, keeping our taxes low and encouraging the Township to purchase locally. I plan to lower water bills for Township residents through negotiations with the City of Xenia and to make the Township more responsive and efficient in meeting the needs and desires of its residents. My goals are simple: Reduce wasteful spending, preserve our farmland, protect our natural and historical resources, and champion the rural lifestyle which makes Xenia Township unique.