VOTER GUIDE for JEFFERSON COUNTY
An informed voter asks better questions—and expects better answers.
WHY ARE YOU RUNNING?
- What specifically motivated you to run for this office at this time?
- What problem are you trying to solve?
WHAT DOES THIS JOB ACTUALLY DO?
- What authority does a County Commissioner have—and what can’t you do?
- What are the three most important responsibilities of this office?
EXPERIENCE & RESULTS
- What have you done that produced measurable results?
- What is one decision you made that did not work out—and what did you learn? * If reelected, what would you do differently?
ISSUES THAT MATTER
- What is the most important issue facing Our County today?
- What is the most urgent issue in your district?
- What specific result will you deliver by the end of your term?
HOW DO YOU MAKE DECISIONS?
- Before a major vote, what information do you rely on?
- Who do you talk to that you disagree with?
- Tell us about a time you changed your mind on an issue.
VOTES & TRADEOFFS
- What is a vote you cast against—and why?
- What alternative did you propose? * What tradeoffs did you consider?
MONEY, ROADS & GROWTH
- If the county needs more revenue, what should be cut or funded differently?
- Who should pay for road damage caused by heavy truck traffic?
- How should the county balance growth with preserving its rural character?
LOOKING AHEAD
- What is the hardest decision the Commission will face next term?
- What will Our County look like in 10 years if we get it right? * What happens if we don’t?
TRANSPARENCY & LEADERSHIP
- How will you keep the public informed about your decisions?
- Describe a time you worked with someone you strongly disagreed with. What happened?
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