As a long term resident, I am invested in the growth of my community. I care about my neighbors and want to represent their values. I support the goals of the city, having seen where the downtown area was at 10 years ago versus where it is today. I have seen the challenges we face with homelessness, the effects of harmful drugs on our neighbors, and the pain of our minority groups. I believe our success depends on addressing these issues with compassion.
The city’s progressive stance and involvement with the art and music community drew me in and I have since built my life here.