In the last fifty years, Munster has become the middle class capital of Northwest Indiana.  Our friends and neighbors embody the hard-working, professional spirit that exemplifies all that is best about America.

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Our town is also recognized as a center for healthcare services; vibrant cultural and artistic experiences; and our business community bubbles with nationally renowned brands among our own local treasures.  Life is good in Munster.

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The challenge today for Munster town government is to encourage these aspirations with both substantive and practical solutions while at the same time providing quality municipal services at a lower cost to the taxpayer.

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Maintaining the quality of our schools is a paramount challenge. Rather than leave the school board to struggle with these challenges alone, I have a plan to bring the municipal town government into the picture to support the school system but at the same time reduce overall taxes.

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With respect to new development, proposals have been put forward to bring high-density, low-income housing into Munster. These proposals fail to recognize the strains this type of development would impose on the school system and municipal services. Presently, the Munster elementary schools are bursting at capacity and other, similar developments in neighboring communities have created strains on local government finances due to the increased service load. I do not support high-density, low-income housing. Instead, I will advocate for commercial development that pays more in taxes and consumes less in municipal services. 

 

I've crafted a detailed plan as a pathway to meet the challenges before us. There are 14 points identified to get those conversations started. Government does best when it listens and responds.