North Dakota's government is moving further and further away from the people who elect it.  As a small business owner and contractor Patrick knows the value of every dollar spent and each tax dollar sent by the customer or constituent.  That's why as auditor, he will dedicate his office to transparency and accountability, not only for the agencies and local government he audits, but within his own department.  

As an auditor  with the the Department of Agriculture, Patrick worked with family farmers, industry experts, and government officials.  Their politics didn't matter, and neither did his.  He fairly applied the law and built relationships, so that when infractions or irregularities arose, they could get to the root of the problem.  Patrick identifies with Dem-NPL values, but will never put partisan politics or personal interest ahead of the public.