Previous Offices Held
This is my first run for public office
Top Three Priorities
Taxes, Industry and Public Safety. 1. Taxes can be helped by reviewing the budget while focusing on education and identifying wants vs needs. 2. Industry and manufacturing. Attract high-quality jobs to help raise the average median income. This will help keep citizens in Sanford/Springvale. 3. Public Safety involves so much, from needles in public areas and panhandling, to on street parking. Focusing current resources in the most impactful areas will be critical.
Why are you running?
My motivation to run is based on my desire to help our community growth and continue to steer Sanford/Springvale in a positive direction. This is my first attempt at public service, and I do not take this lightly. As a city council member, it would be my responsibility to represent my community and let everyone’s voice be heard while working as a team.
What is the biggest challenge facing your town/county? The biggest opportunity?
Growing the city while maintaining a stable tax rate. Sanford is growing but needs to make sure we invite the correct businesses to help absorb the tax burden from the citizens. City expenditures are on the rise so we need to focus on the local economy staying affordable so residents can stay here.
If you could change one thing about how the town/county functions, what would it be and why?
I wish more citizens would get involved. I know I have been guilty in the past, but we need to get involved to steer the city in the direction we want it to go. I find nothing more frustrating than when you go to vote and it says pick one and we only have one option. We all have ideas, we all have goals for the area, let’s work together to make them come true.
Do you support more development – i.e. more housing construction and business building in your town/county? Why or why not?
Yes, but we need to focus on growing in the right areas. If we can repurpose existing buildings or reuse current footprints, I feel that would be beneficial to maintaining the city parks and green areas. We also need to be mindful of the impact of growth on our resources such as water and sewer. We need a healthy mix of single-family homes and apartments to help with housing.