Our roads, sidewalks, water systems, and public buildings are the backbone of daily life, and maintaining them should be a top priority. As a council member, I would focus on repairing aging streets, upgrading outdated water lines, and ensuring public spaces like parks and libraries stay safe and usable. Rather than chasing flashy, new projects that strain the budget, we need to invest in the infrastructure we already rely on every day.

Residents deserve to know how decisions are made and where their tax dollars go. I support open-door policies, accessible town hall meetings, and clear public records that are easy to access. I'll push for real community engagement—where residents can ask questions, get honest answers, and have a say in what happens in their neighborhoods.

City budgets aren’t unlimited, and every dollar should be spent wisely. I’ll advocate for regular independent audits, smarter long-term planning, and holding departments accountable for staying within budget. We should fund what works, cut what doesn’t, and always look for ways to deliver better services without asking taxpayers to pay more.

Public safety starts with well-equipped, well-trained police, fire, and emergency personnel. I’ll work to ensure our first responders have the tools and staffing they need to respond quickly and effectively. At the same time, I support ongoing community outreach and training to build trust between our safety departments and the people they serve.

Too many residents and local businesses feel weighed down by high taxes and unnecessary bureaucracy. I’ll fight to reduce wasteful spending so we can keep property taxes in check. I’ll also push to simplify permitting processes and eliminate outdated rules that make it harder to get things done in our city.

Local businesses are the heart of our economy and our neighborhoods. I want to create a city environment where small businesses can grow—by streamlining licenses, offering local incentives, and making sure city policies don’t favor large corporations or the same developers over homegrown entrepreneurs. When our small businesses thrive, so do our communities.