6. Transparency in Budgeting & Long-Term Forecasting

"If we can't explain the budget, we haven't done our job." - Ashley Cavender

Taxpayers deserve clear, honest explanations.

Any Washington County resident should be able to read and understand Washington County's budget. This includes having plain language explanations and clear forecasting.

Residents should understand not only what we're funding, but why — and what it means for the future.

If elected, I pledge to ensure that Washington County's budget includes plain language regarding how tax dollars are spent and clear forecasting to understand the county's financial health.