Schools

The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled on four occasions that Ohio’s school funding system is unconstitutional. The use of property taxes as the sole source of funding places too much of the burden on property owners.
Ensuring adequate support of schools while permitting local control is the real key. I would like to dedicate a percentage of the current state income tax and all lottery profits for distribution to our local districts on a per capita basis. Reducing our dependency on property taxes will encourage residents of our communities to work together for the betterment of our kids education, while easing the tax burden of our property owners.

Increased Jobs

We must have a tax structure which is favorable to retaining and expanding business, and which can help attract new business and industry. Eliminating estate taxes and flattening income taxes are a good start to achieving this goal.

Right-to-Life

Tim will continue his efforts of promoting Pro-Life activities. Tim and his wife Kelly are very involved with the local Pregnancy Care Center and believe every unborn life should be protected.

2nd Amendment Rights

We have been granted the right to bear arms and protect ourselves since our Founding Fathers endured the aggressive tactics of the British Empire. I believe this right must continue to be granted to our citizens.

Investment in renewable forms of energy

Our demand and thirst for oil, 60% of which is imported from unstable governments like the Middle East and South America, continues to increase, while the Department of Energy’s budget  for research has decreased 85% since 1978.  We need to strive for “Energy Independence”. Solar and wind energy technologies are good alternatives to our current energy needs.  Domestically grown crops and grasses are good alternatives to our fuel needs that will lessen our dependence on limited resources and foreign governments, satisfying our current and future energy needs.

Providing incentives (through tax relief efforts) for private investment into research of alternative fuels and renewable energy alternatives will encourage our "energy independence".

Affordable healthcare

The Butler County School consortium (in which I managed for six years), has promoted affordable healthcare through the introduction of managed care options (offering negotiated discounts) and self-funding their plan to lower overhead expenses. This model can and should be duplicated to groups large enough to justify this cost saving measure. Individuals and small employers should have the privilege to associate with others to form and create these groups.

Communication between local governments

I would encourage local governments, our cities, townships and villages to form Alliances. These alliances would allow and encourage open dialogue when planning for changes within any jurisdiction. The Northwest Butler County Regional Alliance is a successful example of an Alliance that has effectively been used as an open forum to discuss issues like housing developments (effecting roads, bridges and culverts throughout the region), local school district issues (having regional impact), and grant preparation and support for local road projects.