Focus and Goals

During my time on council, we’ve made some progress in moving the city forward. However, there’s a lot more work to be done. With the right team that truly cares about the city, we can truly make a difference.

 

Current and Future Focus:

Budget Allocation

• Utilize the $1.8 million received from 2021 ARPA funds and additional 1.8 million dollars in 2022 tp repair our sewers, which have been a major problem
• Also use it to for senior programs; especially for disadvantaged seniors

Protection

• Supporting funding for the police department to obtain crime fighting technology
• Continuing to enhance our Neighborhood Watch Program

Property Value

• Developing a home ownership verification program to assist in locating rental property and making sure landlords comply with inspection requirements
• Continuing to work with city leaders on the redevelopment of Mayland and our other shopping centers
• Maintaining strong building codes and ordinances with limited use of variances to help increase property values

Senior Citizen Support

• Creating a snow removal program for seniors
• Creating a handyman volunteer program for seniors to help them stay in their homes
• Develop new and enhanced programs for disadvantaged seniors that are on a fixed income and need help repairing violations on their homes

Community Support

• Creating educational programing for our youth to include drug prevention, gang resistance and mentoring programs