About Isaac

A local voice with a practical systems mindset.

I grew up in Alpine. I’m in electrical school, I’ve worked regular jobs here, and I’ve spent years paying attention to Town meetings because the decisions being made now will shape what Alpine becomes.

I didn’t run because I thought I knew everything or wanted more government in people’s lives. I ran because I was willing to ask questions, do the homework, and work to make the government we already have easier to understand, easier to follow, and more accountable to residents. That work continues.

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What I’m trying to bring to Town Hall

A practical, systems-minded approach: read the packets, ask clear questions, explain what is happening in plain English, and clean up the process so residents, staff, and council can all track the same issues without digging through scattered documents.

Born & raised hereElectrical schoolSystems mindsetSmall-government instinct

A neighbor who showed up.

The current site already says the important part: I’m not a career politician. I’m someone who got tired of watching regular residents struggle to follow what was happening, so I started doing the homework and showing up.

Town meetings

I’ve been attending meetings, reading documents, and tracking issues that affect property owners, small businesses, families, and anyone trying to understand what Alpine is doing next.

Clearer rules, fewer overreaches

When Alpine’s fireworks ban language first came forward, I pushed back because it was overly broad and confusing. That pushback helped separate fireworks restrictions from the fire ban, reduce overreach, and make the rules clearer and tied to the proper state-level fire-ban process instead of leaving too much to local discretion.

Better access

The campaign site should become a useful local information hub — not just a flyer — so residents can see what is coming up, how to comment, and where issues are in the process.

Personal election disclosure

How I’m voting.

I’m sharing who I plan to vote for and why. This is a disclosure of my personal vote, not an endorsement or a recommendation about how you should vote. I encourage you to research the candidates and make your own decision. My goal is to make documented information and sources easy to find, so you can evaluate the candidates and make your own decision. For Town Council, voters may select up to two candidates. I am voting for Bill Saks for mayor, and Troy Johnson and Michael “Mike” McElroy for my two Town Council votes. I do not know enough about the other council candidates to offer a personal assessment. This statement is separate from the Alpine voter guide and does not change the questions, deadline, ordering, publication rules, or status treatment applied to any candidate.
My vote for mayor

William J. “Bill” Saks

My vote: I am voting for Bill Saks for mayor. During Mountain Days, I told Bill that if I did not advance from the primary, I would support him. I’m honoring that commitment, but that promise is not my only reason.

Why I’m voting for him: Bill publicly identifies transparency, fiscal responsibility, accountable government, and preserving Alpine’s character as priorities. Those priorities overlap with the standards I have consistently advocated. His public professional profile identifies him as an owner-operator, and he has been active in public discussion about Town issues.

What I value: I appreciate Bill’s willingness to engage publicly on Town issues and bring attention to transparency, fiscal responsibility, accountable government, and Alpine’s character. My vote is based on those shared priorities and the commitment I made directly to him.

My Town Council vote

Troy Johnson

My vote: Troy has been part of Alpine for as long as I can remember growing up. He ran a business almost next door, and I had years to see how he treated people. I am voting for him for Town Council.

My personal experience: From knowing Troy and watching how he conducted business, I saw someone who treated people fairly, treated people right, and was kind-hearted.

His public-service experience: Town records identify Troy as a former Alpine council member and mayor pro tem. That gives him prior experience with the responsibilities and pressures of Town government.

Why that matters to me: I value his experience, fairness, and directness. In my experience, Troy is willing to push back and address a difficult issue rather than quietly avoid it.

My Town Council vote

Michael “Mike” McElroy

My vote: I am voting for Mike McElroy for my second Town Council vote.

My personal impression: Mike and I sat down on September 14 so I could get to know him better and hear directly from him. He struck me as a kind, quiet person who was willing to have a straightforward conversation.

His professional background: My understanding is that Mike is now retired after working in healthcare in Jackson. The federal NPI registry identifies Henry Michael McElroy as a Jackson-based certified registered nurse anesthetist, and his campaign page describes him as a 40-year healthcare professional.

Why I’m voting for him: Mike struck me as kind and quiet, and I think he and Bill could make a good team. If you have not talked with Mike, you can reach him through his public candidate page.

How to read this section: For Town Council, voters may select up to two candidates. I am voting for Bill Saks for mayor, and Troy Johnson and Mike McElroy for my two Town Council votes. I’m sharing my own voting decision and reasons. I encourage you to research the candidates and make your own decision. Statements about my conversations, relationships, and personal observations are firsthand opinions from me, Isaac Aznoe. Claims about candidacy, public service, and professional history are attributed to public sources. This section is not a Town of Alpine communication and is not part of the candidate-response record.
Last updated: October 8, 2026 — Clarified wording about my personal voting choices.