Who am I?

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I'm running because I love my hometown. I loved growing up here, and I continue to be thrilled by the opportunity to serve the community that has given my parents, my four siblings, and my own growing family so much.  

When I first ran for Council, I did so on three core beliefs. Those beliefs still hold true. I'm running for reelection because we need to:

1. Safeguard our city's finances

I believe we need to be thoughtful about expending taxpayer dollars entrusted to the City while at the same time maintaining a level of service that our residents have come to expect. 

2. Improve our city's infrastructure

For years, due to a lack of funds, critical infrastructure updates were placed on hold. With the passage of Issue 12, the City is well-positioned to expand our street paving program, replace curbs, install sidewalks, and upgrade playground equipment in our parks.

I believe we need to expand sustainable infrastructure and building investments to meet the 21st century.

3. Invest in our families' future 

Gahanna is at a crossroads. As the population continues to grow throughout the region, we need responsible, sustainable, and intentional growth so that we are equipped for the coming decade while preserving what makes Gahanna a terrific place to live, work, and play.  

I believe in prioritizing public safety through world-class, community oriented policing. 

I also believe we need to continue to invest in our residents and in the hard and soft infrastructure that makes Gahanna a great place to call home. 

We need active, responsive, and accountable leadership on City Council that listens to the voices of the community. As your elected Gahanna City Councilmember, I work to listen and amplify your voice on Council. 

We need people who will show up in the community for their friends and neighbors, and not just in election years. I love this community, and I have your back. Whether its a neighborhood block party or hosting a regular constituent hour, I am here to serve you. 

While I know there's more to do, I am proud of what we've accomplished these past four years. To name just a few, we:

 ○ Started the city’s first 100% renewable green energy aggregation program resulting in $250,000 in savings for residents in just the first few months; 

○ Created policies to reverse the negative trends in teen tobacco usage; 

○ Began remodeling and construction on a 21st Century municipal complex to house a state-of-the-art police station, senior center, and city hall…without raising taxes; 

○ Advocated for protections for all our residents, regardless of LGBTQ+ identity; 

○ Fought for children’s art in public spaces; 

○ Passed comprehensive fair housing legislation; 

○ Expanded the street and sidewalk maintenance programs while reducing the financial burden to homeowners. 

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Thank you.