Why City Council?

I ran for city council because I’ve been paying attention to the issues facing our city and how our leaders talk about them.  When I watch our city council, I notice who asks questions and who offers ideas and perspective.

Lately, I worry about how divisions and alliances on council have become a game of counting votes, rather than genuine and thorough discussion of issues.  As a community, we are mostly unified around a lot of the same values and I believe that our government should reflect that unity.  However, complex issues demand thoughtful and intellectually rigorous discussion.

I am interested in serving on City Council as an independent voice, asking the right questions that lead us to responsible choices.  We are a city of engaged citizens and our local government decisions should be informed, highly reasoned, and transparent to residents.