The McCauley Platform
A plan built around dignity, access and accountability.
Township government should be a safety net that helps people move forward, not a barrier. These are the commitments that will guide the trustee's office, and the plan to make transparency real.
Six commitments
What a township that works for everyone looks like.
Modernize Services
Getting help should be easy, not complicated or stressful due to unnecessary barriers. We will make services simpler to reach and simpler to use.
Prioritize People
Make sure everyone who qualifies gets the help they need, so we can prevent utility shutoffs, housing problems and hunger before they start.
Build Partnerships
Work with nonprofits, utilities, service providers and local governments to stretch resources and reach more neighbors in need.
Provide Dignified Facilities
Township buildings should be safe, accessible and inviting for everyone who works, visits or seeks help.
Protect Records
Protect your personal information with secure storage, limited access and strong digital safeguards.
Advocate for Hobart Township
Champion local services and fight for Hobart Township's fair share of state resources with informed, accountable leadership.
Priority one
Modernize township services.
Getting help should be simple, not confusing or burdensome. We will modernize township services by improving access, reducing unnecessary paperwork and offering online options as allowed by law.
Our plan for transparency
Trust is built through systems, not assumptions.
Transparency is more than a word. It is how decisions are made and who benefits. Here is the problem we see, and exactly how we will fix it.
The problem
An unclear system.
- No simple, public way to see conflicts of interest
- Financial interests and relationships are not clearly disclosed
- Decisions can appear inconsistent or influenced
Transparency defined
More than a word.
Transparency is how decisions are made and who benefits. Policies, processes and procedures should guide and enforce transparent practices.
Why transparency matters
It is about trust.
When taxpayer dollars are involved, the standard has to be clear:
- Decisions must be fair
- Processes must be consistent
- The public deserves accountability
Trust is built through systems, not assumptions.
Our plan for transparency
Here is how we fix it.
- Require documented conflict disclosures for trustee, board and staff
- Create a centralized, accessible record for auditors and FOIA requests
- Standardize assistance, contract and hiring decisions based on qualifications
- Provide training and accountability measures
The standard for best practices
Good government follows clear rules.
- Written conflict of interest policies
- Regular disclosure of financial interests
- Required recusal when conflicts arise
- Regular training for staff and leadership
- Secure, centralized recordkeeping