Candidate for Chesapeake City Council in 2024 Virginia General Election.
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Get StartedWe need to fully fund our Schools, Police and Fire Departments. Training, gear, equipment and supplies are very important to each of their missions. We also need to be able to hire the best and be able to retain the best. Learn more
We need to continuously elevate educational standards, school safety, teacher and staff pay. We must also recognize that part of raising educational standards is to get back to classroom sizes that allow our educators to do their best work. Learn more
The City needs to have a Ward System with each of the boroughs having their own representative. This will allow each section of the City to be equally represented. It will also more importantly, hold that elected official accountable for the progress that has been made in their own home district. Learn more
Development is an area that I believe, is totally out of control with the current City Council in Chesapeake. Every member of the present City Council has taken tens of thousands of dollars from real estate, construction and developer interest. I pledge not to take a dime from them. We need to examine the proposed projects on their own merits. Learn more
That is why I will also advocate for collective bargaining rights for all of these divisions as well as for all City of Chesapeake employees. For too long, our front line workers have been paid too little. It is time for the workers to be able to advocate for themselves through their chosen representatives. This will allow the free market to determine a professional, fair wage and benefit package for our dedicated, city employees. Learn more
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