kAHN GARRETT

As a County Commissioner, I will not only support the needs of the constituents in my district, but work to do what is best for all of Williamson County.

I am a team player and will work with my fellow commissioners to create the teamwork necessary to move Williamson County forward. 

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I fully support the TEAM concept – Together Everyone Achieves More.

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I have several points of interest and concerns in running for County Commissioner.  I would like to continue to enhance the quality of education in the Williamson County schools and timely funding for them, keeping them a top priority so every child has the best opportunity to grow and succeed in life.  I seek to maintain good safe roads and infrastructure.  I want to see our tax dollars, our obligations, and growth managed carefully and effectively – cutting waste and duplication of services.  Every Department should use the money appropriated to them with smart spending.  I will be your voice and your voice will be heard.

 

GROWTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE • Because of Williamson County’s appeal and heritage, the county will continue to grow, but leadership must manage the inevitable growth.  Protecting quality of life in Williamson County by monitoring and managing growth is essential.  Preserving greenspace balance and farmlands is critical.  I strongly believe a healthy balance of greenspace is not the enemy of growth, but something that will make Williamson County even more appealing.

 

LEADERSHIP • As a businessman, I know the importance of a budget and being able to meet my financial obligations.  I cannot in good conscience seek your vote with a promise that your taxes won’t be raised.  A candidate that would campaign on such a promise lacks the leadership and maturity for the job.  That candidate either fails to understand, or simply ignores the fact that the County Commission is a body of 24 commissioners, with 13 votes comprising a majority.  As for taxes, and each issue before me, I will use the same principles of common sense, fairness, and integrity that have served me as a business owner.  They have earned the respect of my customers, and they will earn me the respect of my constituents in the 12th District.

 

ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST • Throughout the halls of government, ethics of officials are major concerns to the people.  Across America people have become very concerned about the actions of their elected officials.  Our own County Commission is not immune from members with conflicts of interest and self-serving agendas.  A County Commissioner should work to represent the district and make Williamson County a better place for its citizens.  A County Commissioner should not serve on behalf of special interests or one’s own personal gain.  As a commissioner, I will always seek to avoid any conflict of interest or the appearance of such.  Should any conflict of interest ever present itself, I will definitely declare a conflict of interest as required by the law.

 

INSTITUTIONS/INFRASTRUCTURE • As our county grows, so do the challenges of services keeping pace with growth.  It is important that commissioners keep a sharp focus on finances and obligations.  Tax dollars must go where they return the greatest investment for our citizens and our future.  Schools that prepare our children for college and today's job skills, highly trained and professional law enforcement, and roads that handle traffic volume are all necessary to make Williamson County the place people choose to call home. 

 

OUR COUNTY’S GREATEST ASSETS • Our county has great wealth, but its greatest asset is our young people.  Wealth does not shelter young people from the peer pressure and challenges they face.  It is important that the County Commission and the community continue to reach out to young people - to listen, learn and invest in them.  They deserve our best:  the best schools, safer roads and highways, recreational facilities, and parks.  Young people are Williamson County’s future, and its best investment.