It’s been a little more than 24 hours since my first primary – time to reflect and look ahead.

First of all, thank you to everyone who’s taken a moment to speak with me, displayed a yard sign and voted.

I’d also like to thank those who have become mentors, sounding boards and “tour guides” so to speak for my campaign. I won’t name them here but will down the road after getting their blessing.

Onto the election results, I wasn’t sure what to expect since I started the process as an unknown. I had expectations of getting only a handful of votes, especially since the Republican ticket didn’t have any contested races. Needless to say I am very encouraged with the final count.

I am in this race to win it. I made the choice to file as a candidate. I didn’t have anyone pushing, prodding, pleading, begging or paying for me to enter. I decided to stay in the race even after coming in second in the caucus for the seat vacated by Dr. Knable.

I’m not a politician; I’m a citizen who wants change, better planning and thought for the future – something that I pledge will not waver.  As an engineer I am uniquely equipped with the skillset and experience to understand the issues, research the options and understand the solution.  - I will represent you - I ask for that opportunity in November.

The overarching focus of that change is transparency. We’ve had a few examples by the current administration of the lack thereof in the recent weeks. However my vision of transparency is more than just streaming meetings, it is the easy availability of current and accurate information. I’m a data and facts person – I want to be able to research the subject and develop a defendable position. Anything less is unacceptable. Recently a coworker came to me with a zoning question knowing I had served on the Board of Zoning Appeals. I helped guide him to the posted “new” zoning code only to find out that the online version did not include changes made during a zoom council meeting in 2021. You deserve better from the city – I will fight to give it to you.

As the campaign moves to the next phase I am looking for volunteers. Please take a moment to signup on my website – SwforNA.com or send me an e-mail at Scott@SWforNA.com.

If you would like to make a donation please head HERE

I look forward to seeing everyone on the campaign trail.