Conserving Our Land

Many conservatives I know prioritize America's natural beauty despite unfair portrayals linking them to environmental harm. In Johnston County, many have concerns about the potential loss of our landscapes due to rapid growth. While others may express a bigger concern for property rights and allowing people to do what they want with their land. I believe in a non-exclusive approach—allowing land development while providing the county an opportunity to expand our existing green spaces and acquire new spaces to preserve land for future generations. This conservation initiative, though potentially costly, can be managed to mitigate financial burdens and at the same time enhance public green spaces, parks, recreation and

Johnston County is currently known as a stronghold of conservative ideals with its consistent voting record for conservative candidates. One of these conservative ideals is the preservation of the Second Amendment and hunting rights. Yet, there is no shooting range (public or private), or public hunting land within the bounds of Johnston County. This needs to change. Not only would this provide more outdoor recreation for our residents, but these public amenities provide conservation opportunities.

As we continue to make JoCo the best place to PLAY, we must continue to add outdoor recreation opportunities so residents do not have to leave the county to experience the outdoors. If elected, I will work to partner with the rest of the county commissioners, Johnston County Parks and Rec, and NC Wildlife Resources Commission to expand our public land and recreational opportunities for generations to come.

We have become great because of the lavish use of our resources. But the time has come to inquire seriously about what will happen when our forests are gone.

-Republican President Theodore Roosevelt