2025

Accomplishments

  • Strengthened Community Investment: As a member of the City Council Subcommittee on Finance and Government Performance, I established the Community Support Agency Grant Program to ensure funding aligns with city goals and taxpayer dollars are used efficiently.

  • Supported Workers’ Rights: Championed the creation of a Collective Bargaining for Public Workers Task Force. The task force’s final report is now under review by the Finance and Government Performance Committee to be developed into a draft ordinance.

  • Improved Housing Oversight: Expanded the Rental Inspection Program to include the area between Mercury Blvd., J. Clyde Morris Blvd., the Hampton City Line, and Jefferson Ave., improving housing safety and accountability.

  • Addressed Neighborhood Blight: Sponsored a new Blight Reduction Ordinance targeting spot blight abatement, derelict structures, and clutter to revitalize neighborhoods and enhance community pride.

  • Modernized Code Enforcement: Championed an AI-powered inspection program to proactively identify code violations — transforming our system from reactive to preventive.

  • Promoted Food Security: Launched the inaugural City Council Thrive Takeover to raise awareness of food insecurity and strengthen community partnerships that combat hunger.