It hasn’t always been like this.
City Hall used to be accountable.
City Hall used to be accessible.
City Hall used to be responsive.
Somewhere along the path of growth, we lost touch with our core. Our plans sound great in abstract – concepts such as “Excellence in Government”, “Quality of Place”, and “Responsible Growth” are universally agreeable. In practice, we oftentimes fall short: irresponsible development, historically low trust in local leadership, and an affordability crisis that continues to expand.
Let’s get back to the basics.
Answered Calls, Town Halls, Respect for All.
A commissioner’s duty is to elevate your voice in city government. That means meeting residents where they gather, gathering residents where they meet, and finding new ways to open lines of communication.
Protecting our Natural Beauty.
Recent developments surrounding Cryptocurrency Mining have rocked trust in local institutions from City Hall to BrightRidge.
My stance is clear: All legal avenues must be pursued to protect our landscape and soundscape from harmful enterprises.
Day Life. Night Life. Everything in-between.
Johnson City owes a large part of its success to downtown small businesses who believed in us when few did. These businesses have earned their seat at the table – we succeed when they succeed.
Vibrant downtown communities bring diverse crowds at every hour – and yes, that includes late night.
I see a path forward for responsible night life – not draconian shutdowns that harm businesses.