Empowering Neighbors To Enact Change
Minneapolis is a city built by people who care deeply about their neighborhoods. But too often, top-down policies and big, speculative projects have left us with debt, displacement, and infrastructure we can’t afford to maintain. We need a different approach—one that prioritizes incremental, people-centered change to build a resilient, prosperous city for everyone.
As a Council Member, I will focus on listening over lecturing, on empowering over dictating. The only way to grow and improve Minneapolis is to ensure that all members of the community have a voice at the table and feel included in the decision making process. My political ideology will always take backseat to the needs and desires of our neighbors.
Safe Streets For Everyone
As a father, I know how important it is for us to feel safe in our communities. As a Minneapolis resident, I also know that Minneapolis must rebuild trust in its ability to keep everyone safe—fairly, effectively, and without political dysfunction. That requires a City Council that leads with clarity, accountability, and a focus on results over rhetoric.
As your Council Member I will work to fully fund and reform public safety services to ensure police, firefighters, EMTs, and violence prevention programs are all equipped to do there jobs. I will also work to strengthen community-based safety initiatives that prevent crime before it happens by investing in mental health crisis response, youth programs, and neighborhood-driven safety efforts.
Multi-Use Transportation That Works
I am committed to enhancing the safety and accessibility of our neighborhoods by investing in improved sidewalks, crosswalks, and bike infrastructure. Our Council needs to be making it easier for people to live, work, and move within the city without being forced to rely on a car.
My background is in design, I understand how important public infrastructure is to the fabric of communities. I believe the Council should collaborate with residents and local businesses during the design process, knowing that good design leads to vibrant, economically sustainable neighborhoods. By listening to the transport needs of our neighbors, we can create transit solutions that serve this community, as opposed to one-size-fits-all models.
Financially Competent Council
Minneapolis is a city built by people who care deeply about their neighborhoods. But too often, top-down policies and big, speculative projects have left us with debt, displacement, and infrastructure we can’t afford to maintain. We need a different approach—one that prioritizes incremental, people-centered change to build a resilient, prosperous city for everyone.
Our Council must be good stewards for the tax payers. The Council must start with small, achievable investments that provide benefit to our community. The focus should be on improving what we already have as opposed to spending large sums of money and new, speculative projects that do not pay for themselves.
Achievable Housing Across The Ward
Politicians have talked about bring the cost of housing down for years, but we need results now. Minneapolis has full control over land use and zoning, along with housing code enforcement and permitting. The Council can use these tools to encourage more development.
As a builder, I know that the best way to bring down prices is to build more units. It is time for the council to stop punishing housing providers while having no plan to increase the housing supply. As a Council Member, I will work to empower home owners and housing providers to create more housing within the ward.