||| FROM RHEA MILLER |||
Over the years Jennifer Swanson has made relationship with a wide spectrum of citizens, community leaders, County department heads, legislators, and Council members. She is indeed a seasoned leader who can hit the road running on behalf of her constituents.
Lately I have had the opportunity to accompany Jennifer as she shares with members of the public. I appreciate how she enjoys working with people and is eager to listen and learn. She has no pretension and is grounded in navigating budgets.
From my experience as a former San Juan County Commissioner, I support Jennifer Swanson for County Council. I encourage you to read her website: jswanson4council.com.
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Looking at her website, it seems her #1 priority is fixing our budget issues, and she blames this on not enough tax revenue. The county budget has wildly outpaced inflation over the last 10 years, so I simply cannot accept this position.
Instead we need someone who is willing to take on the difficult task of refactoring our county government in order refocus on core services, coupled with a strong respect for strained taxpayers. We simply cannot endure more of the same.
Respectfully, this is a ‘no’ vote for me.