A City of Opportunity, Moving Forward

There is no secret to my plan. My focus is on people and community to move Maplewood forward together.

My focus is building a stronger, more vibrant community by:

Building a City of Opportunity
Building Trust, Voice, and Partnership
Safety Through Trust, Prevention and Accountability
Investing in the Everyday Experience

I’ve always believed in putting people before politics and recognizing that people matter more than the bottom line. This work isn’t about politics—it’s about fixing potholes, working together, and doing what’s needed to move Maplewood forward as a city that works for everyone.

Economic Development

Building a City of Opportunity

Launch an initiative that prioritizes small and local businesses in city contracting, events, and redevelopment opportunities
Actively recruit responsible, community-aligned development near transit corridors and underutilized commercial areas
Use data and technology to make more informed business decisions that support long-term economic stability
Strengthen partnerships with the county, regional agencies, and neighboring cities to help residents and businesses navigate existing training, career, and support programs—bringing resources together without duplicating services

Community Engagement

Building Trust, Voice, and Partnership

Host a monthly Coffee and Conversation with the Mayor
Strengthen partnerships with cultural, faith, and community organizations that work closely with residents
Establish clear feedback loops so residents see how their input influences decisions, publishing summaries of what was heard and what actions were taken
Increase language access
Improve communication so residents are informed and involved, not just notified
Ensure city boards, commissions, and engagement efforts reflect the diversity of Maplewood, removing barriers to participation so every resident feels welcomed, represented, and empowered to shape decisions.

Public Safety

Safety Through Trust, Prevention and Accountability

Work with local partners to advance prevention-focused strategies, including youth engagement, mental health response, and community-based support
Serve as a bridge to strengthen collaboration between public safety, schools, nonprofits, and service providers
Ensure transparency and accountability measures that build trust rather than fear
Support officers and first responders with training, resources, and clear expectations
Center public safety around relationships and outcomes, not just enforcement

Infrastructure & Quality of Life

Investing in the Everyday Experience

Prioritize infrastructure investments that residents use daily—parks, sidewalks, community spaces, and facilities
Build on current efforts by continuously evaluating and modernizing city services and systems to better serve residents
Ensure long-term planning for buildings and facilities so repairs aren’t deferred at greater cost
Align transit, housing, and public space investments to improve connectivity and livability
Evaluate projects through a quality-of-life lens, rather than cost alone