Why I am Running for Greene County Auditor
“I’m running for Auditor because the job is about two things that hit every family: fair valuations and disciplined transparent spending. I’m not running to join a club. I’m running to make the office work for the public, with accountability you can see.”
My Business Expertise: 47 Years of building, Managing and Succeeding:
I started at around 19 years old and opened a Printing Broker business which grew into a brick and mortar business. I ran the printing company (Graphic Connection) for 40 years. Then I opened South West Carryout, then I built and opened Silver Creek Stables Farm, and I opened and built Your AV Cable Store a online huge retailer and manufacturer of cables. After fourteen years of cables, I built a beautiful post and beam barn for weddings and events as a agritourism business, and Country Gardens Florist. I recently added a premium pizza restaurant (Silver Creek Saloon) inside the venue. With 47 years of hands-on experience in business, I have built and owned multiple startups from the ground up—each one created, funded, and grown by my own efforts without relying on outside investors or established networks. These businesses have provided steady support for me and my family throughout my life, proving my ability to navigate challenges, manage finances responsibly, and deliver results in the real world.
Proven Entreprenuer and Startup Founder:
I started every one of my businesses from scratch, handling everything from initial planning and budgeting to operations, customer service, marketing, and compliance. This required careful financial oversight, risk assessment, and long-term planning—skills that directly translate to managing Greene County's taxpayer dollars, property records, audits, and budgets as Auditor.
Self Sufficient and Resilient:
Unlike career politicians, my success has come from hard work, innovation, and accountability to myself and my customers. I've weathered economic ups and downs, adapted to changing markets, and ensured every venture remained profitable and sustainable over decades.
Fiscal Responsibility and Integrity in Action:
Running businesses means balancing books, paying taxes on time, meeting payroll, and making tough decisions to keep operations efficient. I've lived the reality of what taxpayers face—high costs, regulations, and the need for transparent, honest leadership. As Auditor, I'll bring that same discipline to protect your money and ensure every dollar is accounted for properly.
Community Focused Leadership:
My businesses have been rooted in our local area, creating value for Greene County residents. This experience has given me a deep understanding of how government policies affect small businesses, families, and property owners—exactly the perspective needed to serve as a fair, independent Auditor who puts taxpayers first.

In contrast to the incumbent's political career, my background is built on real private-sector achievement, not government positions. I've proven I can start with nothing, build something lasting, and manage resources wisely. Greene County deserves an Auditor with this kind of proven expertise—one who understands the value of every tax dollar because I've earned and protected my own for nearly five decades.

Sandra K Root
•  For Abolishing Property Tax
•  Not and Never will be a member of The Greene County Old Boys Club
•  I represent a new voice that will bring honesty and ethical leadership back to the Auditors office.
•  I promise to prioritize tax payer interests over political ladder-climbing.
•  Make sure assesments are accurate and fair and exemptions (like Homestead) are properly applied.
•  I will push for refunds and rollbacks
•  Advocate to reduce our over reliance on Property Tax
•  47 years of Business Expertise

Kraig Hagler
•  AGAINST abolishing Property Tax
•  As Chair of the Republican comittee in Greene County Hagler rallied
his Republican committee members to vote against abolising property taxes.
•  Property Tax is bringing in millions for commissioners over and above what is needed. WHY?