Neighborhood & Community
It’s not hard to see what makes our District special. We have beautiful green spaces, parks, and quiet roads. The recreational spaces we have create room for people to gather, kids to play, and neighbors to connect. There are long-time residents who have great pride in the area, and new neighbors looking to build their life or grow their family here.
These are neighborhoods where people wave when they pass each other and stop to chat in the driveway. People take care of their homes and look out for one another. That sense of friendliness and community is worth protecting.
Responsible & Responsive Decisions
Decisions made at the city level directly affect daily life, from zoning and development to safety, public infrastructure, and taxes.
Responsible decision-making starts with listening. It means asking questions and understanding the problems, the solutions, and their long-term impacts. Good decisions are informed, thoughtful, and consider the people they affect the most.
In my career in sales, I learned to be a good listener. As Alderperson for District 6, I will listen to the people that I represent. I will be responsive to the concerns of my neighbors, and I will keep an open dialogue, so I can make responsible decisions that reflect the will of my constituents.
Respect for Taxpayers
It’s important to me that the City and members of the Common Council respect our taxpayers.
I worked in sales for decades, working within budgets, solving problems, and being accountable for results. If I made a promise to a customer, I followed through because trust matters.
I believe community service should look a lot like good customer service: listen first, communicate clearly, and follow through.
Every dollar the City spends comes from hardworking taxpayers. That means the City has a responsibility to carefully prioritize, avoid waste, and make sure investments benefit the people who live here.
Respect for taxpayers isn’t just about the budget; it also means being open and honest in communicating with the taxpayers about how and why decisions are being made. And, that is what I am committed to doing.
A Strong, Sustainable Future
We live in a community with beautiful greenspaces, welcoming neighborhoods, and people who care about where they live. It should stay that way for people who are aging in the community and for the next generations.
Sustainable futures take planning. Our city’s comprehensive plan guides a ton of planning and zoning decisions the city makes. It should reflect today’s realities and tomorrow’s goals. When the plan is 10 years out of date, as ours is, it means neighbors haven’t had a meaningful opportunity for input in far too long. Updating it requires strong community participation and ensures that growth, development, and infrastructure decisions reflect the will of the people who live here.
The same goes for our zoning code. It is being rewritten, and we need to get it right. Zoning decisions shape neighborhood character, traffic flow, and housing options. The code needs to support responsible growth while protecting residential areas and maintaining quality of life.
Sustainability also means financial responsibility. It is important to make budgeting and debt management decisions that protect current and future taxpayers from being overburdened. We need to find ways to invest in our community while still spending within our means. Thoughtful spending means thinking about the long-term and planning for the future.