Everywhere I go in Galion, I hear the same word.
Change.
People come at it from different directions, but the ideas advanced are the same:
• A few wins but many missed opportunities
• City Hall speaking up sporadically, leaving residents unsure of what’s in place and what’s ahead
• Rules enforced one day and ignored the next, with no training for the boards and commissions meant to serve the public
• Mistakes fixed only after the fact
• A refusal—or inability—to use modern tools that would improve operations and better connect with residents
• An ongoing breakdown in civil and effective communication between the administration and City Council
The local result is that aside from a few bright spots, disinvestment has been the rule. Civic pride remains, but apathy has taken root and is festering. Galion needs change, and yet at least one of my fellow candidates for Mayor is choosing to follow the path of the previous administration.
I understand the root causes, and I bring the training and experience to tackle them. My approach is straightforward: build on our strengths, professionalize city operations, and fight for Galion’s future.
I am the one candidate ready to begin that work on day one.