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Norma Shultz
The responsibility the county voters entrust in their commissioners tests every capacity of a person’s compassion, intellect and character. As a political subdivision of the state, county governments are more directly impacted by the significant challenges facing the state than any other level of government. The role of a County Commissioner is to serve all the citizens of the county. This involves day to-day management of county responsibilities and proactively addressing issues facing the county. A County Commissioner needs to make timely community-based decisions and provide responsible and transparent funds management. The role of government is to protect and maintain individual rights; not grow government.
Budgets/Finance:
As commissioner, I would consider how best to leverage the county’s revenues, debts, financial predictions, negotiated union contracts and expenditures to meet our obligations and position us to meet our long-term goals. I believe in living within our means at all times-I do NOT believe in we collected it, we must spend it.
There is never enough money to fund every good idea or project and likewise, property taxes are never low enough; especially, to help the contributing residents of our county with lower or fixed incomes: such as the elderly; veterans; those with disabilities or other medical conditions or infirmities; and public service employees, such as teachers and police officers. Budgets are always the most difficult aspect of a commissioner’s job.
Often, it is a delicate balance to provide planning and adequate funding to projects to comply with mandates and to guide the organization into the next stage of growth and development; but that is what I did for over 50 years. I will strive to always have our county live within our means and always look for ways to return money to the pockets of our residents. As a representative of the people, I will be everywhere and anywhere you need me. I live by the quote, “If you want to fix something, start by being there!” You will have access to me and I will be in the field with you because I know walking in your shoes will help me understand your needs and is what it takes to represent you best.
Bill Bullock
I believe the role of a County Commissioner is to implement policy and manage the budget and funding for County Government. I believe this role resides within a board, and the ability to work with fellow Commissioners for the most desirable outcome for our constituents, is essential. Coupled with this, is the ability to lead and innovate, in order to perpetuate our community.
I have done this on countless occasions. Whether it be the floods of 2022, the wildfires of 2021, Covid of 2020, or the passing of fellow commissioners, such as the untimely death of Commissioners Grewell and DeArmond.
