Results-Driven Leadership for Our Growing Community
WHY I'M RUNNING: As a Traverse Heights homeowner, I see daily how infrastructure gaps affect families. Kids walking to school without sidewalks. Missing street lighting creating safety concerns. These aren't just neighborhood problems - they represent broader challenges our growing city faces.
I'm running because I have the proven experience to get results:
✅ Secured $60+ million in funding for public transit
✅ Negotiated partnerships bringing affordable internet to 38,000 households
✅ Won national community engagement awards (APTA AdWheels)
✅ Led 100+ community meetings across the country
FIX OUR INFRASTRUCTURE WITH COMPLETE STREETS
As Commissioner, I will:
Prioritize residential street improvements with sidewalks, lighting, and safe routes to schools and parks
Implement complete streets design with bikes and pedestrian safety top of mind
Use my federal funding experience to secure additional infrastructure dollars
Apply environmental best practices to all street and utility projects
Why I'm Qualified: I've secured over $60 million in transportation funding and serve on the BATA board. I understand our local transit system and am also vested in our neighborhood’s safety.
SMART HOUSING SOLUTIONS THAT PRESERVE NEIGHBORHOOD CHARACTER
As Commissioner, I will:
Support strategic infill development that maintains neighborhood scale
Expand affordable housing through proven tools like the Attainable Housing Act and PILOT programs
Partner with surrounding townships and the counties for regional housing solutions
Address the 2,700+ unit housing shortage with data-driven approaches
My Approach: Creative solutions that keep families here while protecting what makes TC special
YEAR-ROUND ECONOMY & LOCAL BUSINESS SUPPORT
As Commissioner, I will:
Reduce barriers for small business expansion and development
Diversify our economy beyond seasonal tourism dependence
Support downtown vitality while investing in neighborhood commercial districts
Use my business software background to streamline city processes
My Experience: I help businesses grow their digital presence and understand the challenges they face
MOBILITY &
TRANSPORTATION EQUITY
As Commissioner, I will:
Work to expand BATA service to underserved neighborhoods
Help complete the TART Trail network for safe recreation and commuting - creating cross-town safe corridors
Improve ADA accessibility throughout the city
Prioritize connecting all residents to jobs, healthcare, and services
My Commitment: Everyone deserves reliable transportation options
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY & LOCAL TRANSPARENCY
As Commissioner, I will:
Ensure robust public engagement before any major decisions are sent to the voters - no more top-down approach
Balance downtown investment with neighborhood needs
Demand maximum value for every tax dollar spent
My Promise: Transparent, accountable spending that benefits all residents
This is an incomplete list of priorities - and that’s because we’re just getting started and I haven’t heard from you yet. So please, let me know your thoughts and what matters most to you - together we will craft the future of Traverse City.
