About Ted

     Ted is a community leader, a proud member of our city, and a man who has always worked hard to make his community a better place. 

     Ted has been a member of our Garrett community for the past two decades.  He works in the maintenance field, holding two journeyman's cards, working at Cooper Standard Automotive, Eaton, and presently at Rea Magnet Wire as a Maintenance Supervisor.

     He is a thirteen-year member of the Garrett Fire Department.  He has held such leadership offices in our city’s Fire Department as Captain, Rescue Captain, and Secretary.  He has been a T-ball and Youth Soccer coach, a company co-chair of the United Way drive and currently volunteers on the DeKalb County Relay for Life organizational team.

     Ted lives with his wife of 16 years, Julie, with their two children, Becca (15) and Lukas (12) on South Britton Street.  His family attends Zion Lutheran Church on Randolph Street and he and Julie are licensed foster parents.

Why Ted is Running for City Council

      “My goal as council person is to fully represent the 4th District's wants and needs while striving to “grow” Garrett.  Our city needs council members who are willing to listen to its citizens concerns and be open to new ideas.  As the councilman from the 4^th district, I will always have an open ear and be responsive to constituent concerns.  Also, I will be a good financial steward of taxpayer dollars while striving to make our city a better place for families and businesses to thrive.

What Ted hopes to Accomplish as your Councilman

1. Excellent Representation

     I will welcome an open door policy and represent all opinions at meetings and forums.

2. Financial Stability

     I believe the best fiscal policy for our city is to run our city like a business.  I will strive to be a good steward of your hard-earned tax dollars.

3.  Elected Official Pay

     Fiscally responsible and ethical elected officials should not vote their own pay raises.  All candidates seek election already knowing what the pay for their term is, and I will work to enact policies that will prevent such unethical practices.

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