If re-elected to your city council, I pledge to:

Support Economic Development that Serves the Community

Let’s prioritize two areas of economic development: 1) services and amenities that enhance the life of our community—restaurants, entertainment, public spaces, etc., and 2) commercial and industrial businesses that provide the tax revenue that funds infrastructure and vital services. Mixed-use redevelopment opportunities: Northeast Area Corridor, Wilson Bridge Road, the Mall, and the Anthem building, providing connectivity to our historic downtown.

Propose and Support Smart, Sensible Housing

Innovation is taking place across the country in building housing that is affordable, sustainable, and community-friendly. Let’s embrace the best creative housing ideas. We can build what is harmonious with surrounding neighborhoods, while avoiding destructive, exploitive projects. We can help seniors while inviting new residents into our community.

Provide Oversight and Accountability

I will continue to call for and provide rigorous oversight of the City budget and operations—needed now more than ever.

Develop a Long-Term Sustainability Strategy

With efforts stalled at the national and state levels, it’s time for Worthington to lead by developing innovative, financially smart sustainability programs. Let’s do it, for ourselves and our children.

Support Our Neighborhood Schools

Development decisions must take into account the full range of impacts on our neighborhood schools. Let’s avoid projects that lead to traffic safety issues, overcrowding, and redistricting, or harm school finances.

Promote Resident-Centered Governance

When the public is informed, engaged, and truly listened to, we make better decisions—with better results. This should be your City government’s guiding principle and practice, and I’ll continue to work to make it so. Worthington needs, and deserves, a healthy political culture.