Every resident of the county deserves safe drinking water. I would work with all water providers with a goal of 100 percent of our citizens served by a public water system. West Virginia-American Water, South Putnam Public Service District and surrounding counties all provide excellent water. We just need more. I would support city expansion by annexation as long as those in the area to be annexed wanted in the city.
City growth is good for the county.
Fair property value assessment is the assessor s job. I would follow state law to the letter and only change his assessment when it could be proven an error existed. I would rely on my 35 years of training as an insurance agent and my experience as a licensed Realtor. The County Commission must take a leadership role in the development of a countywide sewer plan. Will continue with the Putnam countywide water development plan.