Amanda Brown seeks Putnam County Council seat

Amanda Brown

The following is part of a series of biographies of county candidates for the upcoming election.

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My name is Amanda Brown and I hope to become the next Putnam County Council member.

I was born and raised in Putnam County, and I am raising my family here. My professional experience includes years of working in public service, local school corporations, as well as the local government. My experience has enabled me to build and maintain relationships with a variety of community entities and agencies such as local churches, local schools, local charities and nonprofit organizations, public safety agencies and the unique businesses and restaurants to our community.

I am actively involved with a local nonprofit organization hosting free community events to improve the relationship between the community and those who serve them.

This is my community. I am raising my family here, so I want to be a part of the change that allows our county to have the most opportunities available and to be able to improve with the changing times.

I believe developing positive working relationships with the community members, local agencies and beneficial outside agencies will ensure the community has additional chances for success. Identifying and utilizing outside agencies and grants are necessary to offset the funding needed for the improvements that are outside the budget for the county.

For instance, there are around a dozen bridges in the county that are currently closed, and our local budget cannot cover the costs to repair them all without the assistance of outside agencies and grants. County buildings are deteriorating, and without the needed repairs it could be detrimental to their future.

My commitment to the community is further noted by the discussion of solar/wind farms coming to our county. My interest lies in what is best for the community, and I do not see the benefit of a company coming to this community without fully investing in our community by utilizing local resources and paying taxes.

It is time to freshen up the Putnam County Council and add a voice of the people that is not opposed to debate when needed for the best interest of the community.

As Dr. Seuss would say, “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better, it’s not.”