JOSH LUDWIG

Lowered tax rates

• Succeeded in reducing property tax rates by 20%

• Cast the deciding vote for automobile tax rebates

Advocated for budget controls

• Advocates county department budgets be measured against inflation and population served

• Required public explanations for all budget increases

• Voted for cost saving options

Fought for lowered regulations

• Achieved the least onerous Short Term Lodging ordinance

• Defended agricultural rights

• Argued for reduced land use restrictions

Introduced categorical budgeting

• Cast the deciding vote to require compliance with Virginia code on budgeting transparency

Invested in traffic solutions

• Cast the deciding vote to invest in road funding