In Government, Better Decisions Require Better Tools

We spend billions of public dollars studying projects that still go over budget, over time, or underperform. The problem isn’t a lack of studies — it’s how decisions are made.

Too often, assumptions are locked in early, incentives reward approval instead of accuracy, and changing course later becomes politically difficult. By the time reality intervenes, it’s too late.

Today, we can do better.

Modern AI tools allow us to run thousands of scenario simulations quickly — testing cost overruns, demand shifts, behavioral responses, and risk exposure before committing public funds. This isn’t about replacing human judgment. It’s about giving decision-makers clearer visibility into what could go wrong — and what to do about it.

And no, modernization doesn’t mean job loss.

Efficiency means redeploying talent — moving people away from endless studies and toward projects that directly benefit communities, infrastructure, and oversight. When we save money through better planning, we can reinvest it where it actually improves lives.

Government shouldn’t be frozen in the tools of the past. Medicine, engineering, and finance have evolved. Governance must evolve too — responsibly, transparently, and with accountability.

Better tools. Better decisions. Better outcomes.

— Wes Brown

Candidate for Governor