I had a secret wish that I hadn’t told a soul about if I were able to serve as county clerk. I wanted to petition the Summit County Council for a decrease in my salary so I could lower the cost of business licenses in the area. I was heartbroken when I researched the idea and found that I couldn’t do that. I knew there were federal and local restrictions, but I had no idea I couldn’t request it by choice when it would impact only me. I wouldn’t even be able to request a salar

When I was a junior in high school, I took classes at Minnesota State University in the afternoons. Somehow, I managed to get into a coveted public speaking class that was full of upperclassmen. The final was a long-format informative speech about something that was important to you in your life, and your classmates would critique your presentation. Many of the students shared tips on how to navigate the college scene in Minnesota in the mid-’90s. I talked about patriotism. I

I’ve been asked many times over the past few months why I chose to run for Summit County clerk. Truthfully, it wasn’t even on my radar. I was focused on my family and business and felt I already had enough on my plate until I answered an email from the Summit County Republican Caucus inviting residents to come talk about what was happening throughout Summit County. Before I knew it, I felt strongly that I should put my name in the race, and my life took a dramatic and unexpec

With the election cycle underway, I feel a responsibility to help the residents of Summit County get to know me and what I believe regarding the role of serving as Summit County clerk. It is a job interview after all, right? This is simply how I would commit to conduct myself in that role if blessed with the opportunity to serve. I believe that the opportunity to vote is an incredible privilege that many people throughout history never had. The chance to shape your community

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