Focus
Work with county leadership to ensure corrective actions are clearly defined, assigned, documented, and tracked until completion—so findings are resolved rather than repeated.
Priorities
Local Voices. Local Decisions. These priorities are focused on practical improvements—stronger processes, clearer accountability, and better readiness to compete for the resources Custer County needs.
Audit Readiness
Grant Competitiveness
Transparency
What you’ll find here
A clear overview of the issues I’m focused on, what “success” looks like, and how we can make progress with measurable steps—not just promises.
1) Audit Compliance & Corrective Action
Over the past five audit cycles (roughly ten years), Custer County has faced recurring audit compliance concerns. Audit findings aren’t just paperwork—they can affect credibility, funding eligibility, and public trust.
What success looks like
Fewer repeat findings, timely responses, improved internal controls, and consistent documentation practices that support clean audits year over year.
How we get there
Establish a practical corrective-action tracker, set accountable owners, and maintain transparent progress updates so the public can see improvements in plain language.
2) Grant Readiness & Recovery Funding
With significant state and federal funding opportunities affecting Black Hills counties—especially related to storm and disaster recovery— Custer County must be positioned as a strong, compliant partner that can qualify for and responsibly manage grant dollars.
Why this matters
Grant funding can reduce pressure on taxpayers while supporting critical needs like infrastructure, emergency services, and long-term recovery. Counties with stronger compliance posture and documentation tend to be more competitive when funds are allocated.
My priority is to strengthen the county’s readiness—so Custer can compete effectively and avoid being left behind neighboring counties.
Practical steps
- Align audit corrective actions with grant compliance expectations.
- Standardize documentation and approvals for grant-funded work.
- Improve transparency so residents can track how funds are pursued and used.
If you’ve seen gaps or have concerns, I want to hear from you.
3) Transparent, Responsive County Government
Trust is built when people can see how decisions are made, what the county is working on, and how resources are being managed. My goal is straightforward: clearer communication and more consistent public-facing information.
Clear communication
Improve how updates are shared with the public—timelines, decisions, and plain-language summaries that help residents stay informed.
Accountability
Encourage measurable reporting on corrective actions, audits, and grant readiness efforts so progress can be tracked transparently.
Listening first
Create consistent channels for community input—because local voices should help shape local decisions.
A practical, measurable approach
These priorities are about strengthening the county’s fundamentals—so we can protect taxpayer resources, compete for funding, and build public confidence through transparency and follow-through.
If you have questions, concerns, or ideas, I want to hear them. This campaign starts by listening.
Share your voice
Tell me what you want county government to focus on—and what you feel is being missed today.
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