My Commitment to You...
As a result of my four years as an elected official, I understand what is required to be an effective City Council member- a commitment to do the work, understand all sides of the issues, be open to feedback from community members, and work collegially with City Council colleagues and the general government staff.
And while none of us know the issues, opportunities or challenges that will lie ahead, I want to pay particular attention to ...
Streets
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Improved Bikability, Walkability, and Pedestrian Safety
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Traffic Calming and Addressing Congestion with the “Smart City” Initiative
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Maintaining and Increasing Tree Canopy; Pocket Parks; Public Art
Services
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Adding Staffing to Understaffed City Offices and Streamlining Processes to Improve Customer Service for Our Residents
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Strengthening Support and Simplifying the Permitting Process for Local Businesses
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Providing Office Hours to Listen to Community Feedback
Schools
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Utilizing Extensive Knowledge of School Board Budget and the Revenue Sharing Agreement to Ensure Schools are Funded
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Keep a Watchful Eye on the impact mixed-use development and single-family home construction has on enrollment.
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Work Collaboratively with the School Board
Stewardship
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Embracing and Doubling Down on What Made us US News and World Report’s #1 Healthiest Community in 2024: Walkability, Education, Health, Local Economy, Food and Nutrition and Infrastructure.
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Long-Term Planning so that Our City Remains a Place that is Welcoming and Thriving for Future Generations
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Building Coalitions Across the Spectrum to Build Public Trust