Currently holds the office of Bloomington City Common Council - At Large until December 31, 2027.
Candidate for Bloomington City Common Council - At Large in 2023 Indiana General Election.
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Get StartedBloomington is an incredible place to live. Just look at our abundant and beautiful outdoor spaces and trails, the treasure trove of international restaurants, and the vibrant arts and culture scene. But we can do more to leverage these unique assets to make our city even better. Learn more
We also need to focus on our workforce talent and recruitment. We have a solid pipeline of top-tier talent through Ivy Tech and Indiana University. We can do more to retain some of this talent in the city. Learn more
Finally, the city government should provide a positive business climate. We can ensure that ordinances are efficient and simple to understand and implement. Learn more
We also can strengthen the quality of and access to local resources and support provided by city-government for the business community. Learn more
Make Bloomington a city with a high per capita income, strong public services, and abundant opportunities. Learn more
We also can do more to engage students while they are at the university. Imagine establishing a “city lab” where students can apply their knowledge, energy, and skills to local challenges as a core part of their education. Whether it be transportation, public health, climate, urban planning, entrepreneurship, technology or anything in between, students and faculty are working on these issues and I would love to facilitate an environment where all of them get to use what they are learning in the classroom to improve their immediate community. Learn more
Providing more economic opportunities starts with diversifying our economy. We can focus on attracting, developing, and retaining businesses and industry that offers high-wage jobs, skills training, and professional development. Learn more
Access to affordable and quality childcare remains a huge burden for most and is a major barrier to economic development and employment. Bloomington can create a strong system of support for parents and their children by creating subsidized childcare facilities for children aged 1-4 and fully funded public pre-Kindergarten for all children ages 4-6. Free, high-quality childcare will provide much-needed relief to thousands of parents and bolster our ability to attract and retain businesses that offer high paying jobs. Learn more
We also can do more to engage students while they are at the university. Imagine establishing a “city lab” where students can apply their knowledge, energy, and skills to local challenges as a core part of their education. Whether it be transportation, public health, climate, urban planning, entrepreneurship, technology or anything in between, students and faculty are working on these issues and I would love to facilitate an environment where all of them get to use what they are learning in the classroom to improve their immediate community. Learn more
Bloomington city needs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to below 2018 levels no later than 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality no later than 2050. These very attainable goals and the strategy to achieving them are clearly laid out in the Bloomington Climate Action Plan. I fully support this plan and the more than 200 recommended actions to be taken by the City Council and city administration. Learn more
We also need to improve the availability and accessibility of health, safety, and social services for all community members. Learn more
The fact remains that there are not enough specialist or primary care physicians in Bloomington and this is putting undue pressure on the amazing healthcare professionals that already live here. Wait times to see a primary care provider can be up to one year long and too many remain uninsured. Learn more
Housing is an essential need. It’s the foundation for building our lives, raising the next generation, and aging in place. Simply stated, we need more housing at every price point. Learn more
Issuing tax-exempt bonds and using the proceeds to offer low-cost mortgages to single-family homeowners and affordable housing developers. Learn more
Maximizing city-owned land by developing a complete list of all owned assets, including vacant land and underutilized real estate. Once identified, we can either donate or sell the properties to be allocated specifically for affordable housing. Learn more
Creating a community land trust. Learn more
Improvements to the housing stock — including quantity, quality, type and price particularly in workforce housing. Learn more
Boosting development of below-market rate housing through development agreements, fee waivers, and tax incentives. These actions would help create long-term affordable apartments and for-sale homes for low and moderate income houses. Learn more
Starting home-buyer-incentive programs to move more working families into home ownership. Learn more
Reducing off-street parking requirements to reduce land and other costs. Learn more
Working better with the university to meet the needs of student housing. Learn more
A thriving city balances environment, economy, and culture to ensure the health, happiness, and wellbeing for all its residents. To do it, we must center our city planning and development around our residents with public services that work well for the people that use them. Learn more
Quality of life is also about connectivity and usability of roads, bike paths, sidewalks, trails, and other parts of our transportation network. We need fast, frequent, and connected local transit including more micro-mobility options. Learn more
We also need to improve the availability and accessibility of health, safety, and social services for all community members. Learn more
Access to affordable and quality childcare remains a huge burden for most and is a major barrier to economic development and employment. Bloomington can create a strong system of support for parents and their children by creating subsidized childcare facilities for children aged 1-4 and fully funded public pre-Kindergarten for all children ages 4-6. Free, high-quality childcare will provide much-needed relief to thousands of parents and bolster our ability to attract and retain businesses that offer high paying jobs. Learn more
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