Issues

Conscious Neighborhood Development

Our City is comprised of individual neighborhoods where we all live, work and play, and the overall quality of life in our city is based on the relative health of each one of those communities. We must preserve and protect our neighborhoods to ensure a healthy and sustainable way of life is achievable for everyone, regardless of background or income.

Neighborhoods should be more involved in the development process. Residents know best about the communities in which they live, and the City needs to do better at providing them not only a seat, but a voice at the table.

Our neighborhoods and developers should be working together to solve problems and answering the following question: “What can we do right now to make sure our children and future generations have a place in this community they can thrive and be proud of?”

Attainable Housing

We are in the midst of an unprecedented housing crisis in which many Phoenicians find themselves priced out of the very neighborhoods they grew up in, and individuals and families new to the City cannot find adequate homes. The City must create and implement policies to support housing which is accessible to all income levels and close to job centers and transit, both through existing housing preservation and conscientious new development. Fair and secure housing is a right and not a privilege.

As a former affordable housing developer, I am committed to working with non-profits, affordable housing developers, and city, state, and federal offices to make quality, safe, attainable housing a reality for Phoenix.

Water

Water is the source of and necessary to maintain life, and as desert dwellers we know it is one of our most critical resources. Yet water scarcity is a growing problem which must be addressed, especially as our city grows. We can enhance sustainability through public awareness as well as collaborative efforts and policies which promote efficient water usage and management. Innovative technologies and conservation advancements can be tapped to preserve water resources and ensure a culture of water protection which supports both current and future needs.

Public Safety

We all want to live in a safe community, and everyone is entitled to do so. However, threats to public safety have grown to unprecedented levels with both the 2020 violent crime and property crime rates exceeding the national average. Law enforcement agencies are expected to resolve so many safety issues with leaner resources.

Still, by working together we can enhance the safety of our community through collaboration, community engagement, and supportive policies. It is within our power as individuals and as a community to contribute to making safety a defining characteristic for Phoenix.

commerce and Neighborhoods

Businesses, both small and large, are key components in shaping strong, vibrant neighborhoods and an overall robust local economy. Because economic growth is critical to the well-being of our City, the business sector is vital to our communities’ health and viability. As a small business consultant, I have witnessed the direct positive effect businesses can have in creating strong neighborhoods and communities. I am committed to ensuring business of all types are emphasized as drivers of positive change towards building healthy neighborhoods, and addressing shared concerns to make businesses stronger.