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2) Nonpartisan: In my quest to build the best possible government for Northampton County, I have appointed cabinet members without regard to political affiliation. The best people are the best people, regardless of their party. Parties are for campaigning, not effective governing.
3) Open Space: In my first year in office, I delivered on a "pay as you go" open space plan, which will generate $82 million over twenty years to preserve farms, develop parks and buy environmentally sensitive land.
4) Open Government: I have opened the doors of government by forming administrative committees that met publicly to consider important issues like our elections process, gambling impacts and records retention.
5) Independence: I have refused contributions from county vendors or anyone who works for the county.
6) Improved County Services: I have developed a regional approach to all the emergencies that face us, combining emergency management with our 911 services. An epidemic or hurricane knows no borders. We can now notify 5,000 people in 15 minutes if there is a crisis. We have already used this for water supply problems and an overturned chemical truck.
7) Long Range Planning: Instead of a band-aid approach to governments in which we erect Archives buildings that we later knock down, the County needs more long-range planning that will meet our needs for the next century.
8) Reducing Prison Population: Sixty-five cents of every tax dollar pays for the back end of crime, our courts and the jail. Yet our prisoners have a 69% recidivism rate. For that reason, I have proposed rehabilitation programs and classes that have been proven and will actually reduce our biggest cost. In addition, it is the humane thing to do.
Honesty. Integrity. Independence. These words still mean something. So does John Stoffa. This blog is by John's family, friends and supporters. When he has time, John will participate, too.
John Stoffa
What Has John Stoffa Been Doing the Past Three Years?
* Approval of a regional health department, something that has been discussed for 30 to 40 years.
* Managed a review and analysis of the County’s health care services resulting in a change of administrators saving the county over $7 million per year.
* Renegotiated the IT outsourcing contract, resulting in annual savings of over $800,000, as well as an increase in the number of onsite staff from 13 to 23.
* Reorganized and revised Assessment Division procedures, resulting in an increase in tax revenue of over $1 million.
* Caused audit of our telephone services, saving the County over $250,000 per year.
* Initiated a free prescription drug discount program that in seven months has already saved over $60,000 for the citizens of Northampton County.
* Introduced Pictometry for 911 dispatchers. This allows them to see oblique angle pictures of building, thereby showing doors, windows and other exit/entry points. It enables them to tell someone how to exit a burning building, among other things. This saves no money, but does save lives.
* Favorable verdict regarding Advanced Voting Systems, for $1.9 million.
* Caused the establishment of an OPEB (Other Post Employment Benefits) e.g., retiree healthcare. This will reduce the annual contribution for retiree health care by over $500,000 per year.
* Reverse 911, which has enabled us to notify you in the event of an emergency.
* Adoption of the Lehigh Valley Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Come back tomorrow for more!
* Managed a review and analysis of the County’s health care services resulting in a change of administrators saving the county over $7 million per year.
* Renegotiated the IT outsourcing contract, resulting in annual savings of over $800,000, as well as an increase in the number of onsite staff from 13 to 23.
* Reorganized and revised Assessment Division procedures, resulting in an increase in tax revenue of over $1 million.
* Caused audit of our telephone services, saving the County over $250,000 per year.
* Initiated a free prescription drug discount program that in seven months has already saved over $60,000 for the citizens of Northampton County.
* Introduced Pictometry for 911 dispatchers. This allows them to see oblique angle pictures of building, thereby showing doors, windows and other exit/entry points. It enables them to tell someone how to exit a burning building, among other things. This saves no money, but does save lives.
* Favorable verdict regarding Advanced Voting Systems, for $1.9 million.
* Caused the establishment of an OPEB (Other Post Employment Benefits) e.g., retiree healthcare. This will reduce the annual contribution for retiree health care by over $500,000 per year.
* Reverse 911, which has enabled us to notify you in the event of an emergency.
* Adoption of the Lehigh Valley Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Come back tomorrow for more!
What I Stand For
1) Accountability: I have avoided the temptation to spend money we don't have for things we don't need. There have been no tax increases except for the 1/2 mil open space tax I promised when you elected me.
2) Nonpartisan: In my quest to build the best possible government for Northampton County, I have appointed cabinet members without regard to political affiliation. The best people are the best people, regardless of their party. Parties are for campaigning, not effective governing.
3) Open Space: In my first year in office, I delivered on a "pay as you go" open space plan, which will generate $82 million over twenty years to preserve farms, develop parks and buy environmentally sensitive land.
4) Open Government: I have opened the doors of government by forming administrative committees that met publicly to consider important issues like our elections process, gambling impacts and records retention.
5) Independence: I have refused contributions from county vendors or anyone who works for the county.
6) Improved County Services: I have developed a regional approach to all the emergencies that face us, combining emergency management with our 911 services. An epidemic or hurricane knows no borders. We can now notify 5,000 people in 15 minutes if there is a crisis. We have already used this for water supply problems and an overturned chemical truck.
7) Long Range Planning: Instead of a band-aid approach to governments in which we erect Archives buildings that we later knock down, the County needs more long-range planning that will meet our needs for the next century.
8) Reducing Prison Population: Sixty-five cents of every tax dollar pays for the back end of crime, our courts and the jail. Yet our prisoners have a 69% recidivism rate. For that reason, I have proposed rehabilitation programs and classes that have been proven and will actually reduce our biggest cost. In addition, it is the humane thing to do.
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Mon. May 4th, 11 AM
Athenaeum Press Conference
Governor Wolf Building
(Outside the entrance to the building)
45 North 2nd Street
Easton, PA
Tuesday, May 5, 7 PM
LWV Candidates' Forum
Northampton County Courthouse
Easton, Pa.
Athenaeum Press Conference
Governor Wolf Building
(Outside the entrance to the building)
45 North 2nd Street
Easton, PA
Tuesday, May 5, 7 PM
LWV Candidates' Forum
Northampton County Courthouse
Easton, Pa.
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2 comments:
Could John what he plans to accomplish in his next four years? Can he do it without raising taxes?
How do you feel about the local party endorsing Ann McHale instead of you?
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