About CARSON

my name is CARSON SCALF!

I work in aviation and transport. My specialty is in security and intelligence in global markets.

I am a former infantry officer in the US Army. I worked time critical logistical problems and humanitarian missions overseas.

My education includes a Bachelor’s in Aviation Business from Middle Tennessee State University, and a Master’s in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle.

I am a pilot, a computer programmer, a data scientist, and enjoy the challenge of making things better!

Most importantly, I am a husband and father to a loving family. I want to make Elsmere better for all of us; we are in it for the long haul!

I AM RUNNING FOR CITY COUNCIL

To protect Elsmere and its residents. We must be more proactive in finding solutions. It is not enough for council to spend an hour a month listening to the issues of our residents, when our residents face issues every day!

I want to hear feedback from residents daily and use council meetings to present solutions!

I have a young family that will live in this city for years to come. I have a vested interest in making it better, for mine and yours!

MY PLAN ON COUNCIL:

  1. Lower Taxes

  2. Listen to the People

  3. Make Leaders Present

  4. Protect Emergency Supply

1. Lower Taxes

Our city does not have a budget issue. It has a management issue.

We need to decrease property taxes first, then target payroll taxes.

Elsmere is one of the lowest income cities in Kenton County. We do not need to make life more difficult for our residents.

2. LISTEN TO THE PEOPLE

The 9,000 residents of Elsmere have problems every day that need to be heard. A meeting once a month in a conference room is not enough to hear them.

We need to increase our city’s engagement on social media. People want to discuss with one another on what’s happening. The internet is public forum, and council needs listen.

3. MAKE LEADERS SHOW UP

If you are:

  • An elected official

  • The head of a department

You will appear to city council meetings.

If you take taxpayer money, you will take taxpayer questions.

4. Protect eMERGENCY Supply

We are one crisis away from our supply chain failing. We must allow residents to be resilient to shortages and disasters:

  • Lift ordinances for gardens, chickens, generators, etc

  • Improve the city’s emergency reserve strategy. Water, power, communications, salt, fuel, and IT need redundancies.

  • Take advantage of state and federal grants to save taxpayers money on emergency preparedness.

  • Work with Fire, Police, and Public Works to provide education and training for disaster preparedness.