Currently holds the office of Burlington City Justice of the Peace until December 31, 2024.
Candidate for Burlington City Council - Ward 5 in 2024 Vermont Presidential Primary and Consolidated General Election.
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Get StartedAdditionally, in my first term on the City Council, I co-chaired a committee dedicated to reviewing and improving Burlington's model of police oversight and accountability. I am committed to ensuring that our community have an opportunity to vote on a new community oversight model that has broad support. Learn more
We also need to invest in innovative approaches to prevent overdose and recommit our community to saving lives lost to the overdose crisis. I have consistently supported requests that the State change Vermont law to allow for overdose prevention centers. Learn more
The City Council needs to continue working closely with and collaborating with the School Board to ensure the completion of our high school in a fiscally responsible way, which is not overly burdensome on taxpayers and allows the City to continue its investments in other vital needs. Learn more
Establish a carbon pollution impact fee for buildings that must rely on fossil-based systems. Learn more
Provide financial support and incentives for weatherization projects. Learn more
View our outdoor spaces and tree canopy as a nature-based solution to climate change. Learn more
Require that new construction and large existing buildings prioritize the use of electrification when installing new thermal energy systems. Learn more
Electrify the City's vehicle fleet. Learn more
Protect our lake health and ensure water access for all in Burlington, including by exploring the possibility of a public pool. Learn more
Make minimum housing violations and decisions of the Housing Board of Review more accessible to the public. Learn more
Dedicating millions of dollars to the development of more long-term, permanently affordable housing options. Learn more
Establishing hundreds of new short-term shelter options. Learn more
Improve living conditions by raising the City's minimum housing standards, including those related to weatherization. Learn more
Creating a permanent position within the City dedicated to ending homelessness by providing direct support and assistance to unhoused individuals, in partnership with other community organizations. Learn more
I am deeply concerned about the rising costs of Burlington homes and rent, and the impact this has on those who cannot afford to live here. Our community needs more housing, including more affordable housing. Learn more
Dedicate more City resources for direct assistance with rent, security deposits, and utility bills. Learn more
For those who are homeless, we need more empathy-driven practices that provide diverse supports for individuals with differing needs. When the State ended a pandemic-related program that provided hotel/motel vouchers, Burlington was heavily impacted by the consequences. We need the support of federal, State, and regional partners to establish the comprehensive approach is necessary to actually achieve "housing first" for all. Learn more
Establish a landlord/tenant mediation clinic to resolve housing disputes without costly legal services. Learn more
Operating the first ever City-sponsored winter warming shelter. Learn more
Require that landlords better inform renters of existing tenant protections. Learn more
Expand the Penny for Parks program to allow for more resident-driven ideas in our parks. Learn more
Here are some ideas to support sustainable infrastructure: Update and complete Burlington's Walk/Bike plan, focusing on improved sidewalks, crosswalks, and bike lanes. Finish the Champlain Parkway, and ensure more forward-thinking development in other major infrastructure projects, like a new Burlington/Winooski bridge. Support a more usable and affordable public transportation system, and improve recently established Transportation Demand Management requirements for new commercial and large residential development. Continue efforts to improve traffic flow along main thoroughfares, and improve traffic calming on our residential streets. Learn more
Support the development of more accessible playgrounds and other features in all of our parks. Learn more
I view our outdoor spaces, parks, and recreation programs as an essential City service. Outdoor community-gathering spaces are integral to living and thriving in Burlington. Learn more
As a parent with children in childcare, I am intimately familiar with the challenges surrounding access, affordability, and quality of care. Burlington’s Early Learning Initiative (ELI) and First Steps Scholarship Program provide critical funding to address the challenges of equitable and inclusive access to affordable high-quality child care in Burlington. I would explore the implementation of dedicated revenue sources for these excellent programs. Learn more
As we continue to emerge from the pandemic and property values settle to a new normal, I support equitable adjustments to the assessed value of commercial property. In the future, we need a more regular and transparent assessment process. Learn more
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