My commitment:

• To serve all citizens of Spokane to the best of my ability.
• To advocate for the needs of District 1.
• To treat everyone (citizens, city staff, fellow council members) with respect even when we may disagree.
• To seek out information and listen to all perspectives before making decisions.
• To communicate openly, honestly and often.
• To take responsibility for my actions.

Vision for Spokane

I support policies that encourage:

• Sustainable economic development
• Revitalized neighborhoods
• Improved quality of life
• Responsive and transparent government

Short-Term Goals

Increase community safety

• Support COPS and neighborhood-oriented policing efforts that prevent crime
• Identify & implement opportunities to increase block watch and neighborhood safety programs
• Identify ways to calm traffic and increase bicycle/pedestrian safety

Advance sustainable economic development and job opportunities

• Support Centers/Corridors redevelopment efforts, especially in District 1
• Identify strategies to encourage redevelopment of our historic business centers
• Suggest changes to policy/regulations that can support these strategies
• Support targeted infrastructure improvements

Support implementation of neighborhood planning efforts, especially in District 1

• Identify changes to policy/regulations that can support these efforts
• Help coordinate resources to assist in these efforts

Encourage community involvement in decision-making

• Actively seek to engage citizens in the community, especially in District 1
• Work with Community Assembly to resolve neighborhood concerns and identify pro-active policy solutions