The stakes in this election couldn’t be higher. It’s clear from Friday’s Finance Report that my opponent, Jim Scholl, is almost entirely funded by big developers and companies with pending business before the County.

I’m focused on making real changes to our county government by bringing transparency, accountability, and responsible spending to the forefront. Corruption is holding us back, and I believe it’s time for a change.

After the release of the Grand Jury report on recent indictments it is appalling to read about the current Board of County Commissioners’ gross negligence and lack of oversight that allowed a drug theft scandal to fester within the Trauma Star and Monroe County Fire Rescue services.

News broke today about retired Monroe County Administrator, Roman Gastesi, being indicted in the Trauma Star scandal for attempting to cover up the theft of over 600 vials of narcotics, including Fentanyl.