Rowland for Supervisor

When I first decided to run in 2004, I had no personal agenda.  I just wanted to make Fayette County an even better place to live. 

I listed five goals in my 2004 campaign literature and I’m pleased to be able to say that I have stuck to them and have made accomplishments in all areas. 

• Promote Economic Development for Fayette County

      ie  successful team approach in ED office, good rapport with state IDED officials

• Increase Value-Added Agricultural Products

      ie  Kellogg grant work, Northeast Iowa Food and Fitness program agenda

• Monitor Programs for Efficiency

      ie  implemented Annual Performance Review for department heads; monitored financial reports and took steps to address weak areas; check that FC employees are doing what is reported to the Supervisors

• Hold the Line on Property Taxes

      As chairman for 2005 and 2006, we were able to reduce taxes the first year and have a 0 % increase the second year, while still increasing our carryover balance, which had been the lowest among the 99 counties before I was elected.

• Ensure the Public Safety

      ie  have taken several Emergency Preparedness courses, have worked with the Sheriff to have a strong, efficient law enforcement program, called for better service regarding plowing the snow and ice on our  Secondary Roads

In the coming term, I pledge to:

• Continue with the original 5 goals mentioned above

• Continue actively representing  Fayette County on many boards

             I do not skip meetings.  I am there and I am involved.

• Continue to attract grant funding sources to Fayette County

      I am concerned about the devastation caused by recent flooding, especially affecting agriculture and tourism.  I will work to attract more grant funding that will allow us to “Go Green” and conserve and protect our precious water and soil.  We also need to find alternative sources of energy, such as wind and solar, that we can afford to use and will benefit citizens of Fayette County.  It can be done, but it will take a leader with vision to make it so.

• Work with the new auditor to help ease the transition process of that office, which has been so successfully run these past 32 years

• Use the voice of experience I have acquired these past 4 years to guide Fayette County through uncertain times  

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