City Leadership

City Services

As a business owner, I understand the importance of customer service and will make sure that all city employees understand that we are employees of the citizens of Shelbyville. I will ensure that city services are delivered with a high level of professionalism and that processes are streamlined and made more efficient.

Financial Responsibility

As your mayor, it is my responsibility to be a good steward of taxpayer money. I stand for balanced budgets, and I am opposed to reckless spending and inefficient government. We must continue to invest in our city to meet both current and long-term needs. We must be strategic in the way that we spend money and stay focused on keeping local tax rates low. I am committed to listening to what the citizens say, and I will continue to work hard every day to deliver on what they say is important to them and the future of our city.

As a taxpayer myself, I will ensure the best return on investment for every tax dollar spent. As mayor, I promise to always make sure that taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly, that elected officials are accountable for their spending decisions and that the best interests of the taxpayers always come first.

Responsive Leadership

While having a plan and goals is very important, having the ability to adjust to meet the community’s ever-changing needs is also very important. A strong leader must proactively identify the community’s needs, be flexible enough to change course as needed, and be willing to make quick and difficult decisions that will best serve the community. I have proven experience in all of these areas during my prior tenure as mayor, and more recently in successfully leading my restaurant business through the pandemic. At the onset of the State’s stay-at-home orders, restaurants were required to make huge adjustments on short notice to help ensure the safety of their employees and their customers. I made many changes, discovered new opportunities, retained nearly all of my long-term employees, and maintained a strong customer base. I will bring these skills to City Hall to help our community build on our strengths and remain vibrant.