VOTE411 Voter Guide

1. Revitalizing the Mon Valley I take great pride in my roots in the Mon Valley. One of my top priorities is to ensure this region will continue to be a place where future generations can thrive. I am dedicated to supporting small businesses, local schools, our first responders, and new infrastructure.

2. Putting Working People First I believe in prioritizing the needs and issues of workers. I will advocate for the workers in this region and ensure they get a fair deal and am committed to supporting economic growth throughout the Mon Valley.

3. Government Accessibility and Transparency I believe your government should work for you, which is why I am committed to making local government more responsive and transparent.

As an elected official, I lead with listening and transparency. Before proposing policy, I engage with constituents and colleagues to understand their priorities and build on shared goals like growth and safety. I'm clear about what’s negotiable and always explain my decisions. Even when views differ, I focus on respect and results. In any role, I’ll continue this approach—start with broad input, build coalitions, and ensure people see their voices reflected in the outcome.

My top three priorities for this office are: 1. Improving services for behavioral health, mental health, substance abuse the elderly, and children by levering tax breaks currently enjoyed by the large regional non-profits contingent on more service being offered. 2. Fix Allegheny County's broke peremptory tax system the the revenue problem it's creating by developing a fair and equitable reassessment ordinance along with extending and expanding tax relief to lower income residents and seniors on fix incomes. 3. Restore faith in good governance by championing transparency, accountability, and terms limits via an ordnance for all members of council and row offices.

I would draw upon my experience working on behalf on the public to leverage public sentiment to push and promote policy outcomes the they were supportive of. Further, understanding policy and being able to education the public, along with being open about the outcomes should in my opinion keep the public informed and provide them the opportunity to share their thoughts and feelings on the topics of the day.

My top priorities are economic development, food security, and environmental justice. I’ll attract businesses that provide union jobs with strong benefits and require long-term commitments beyond tax incentives. I’ll fight for full funding for CCAC and invest in workforce training to prepare residents for clean energy and skilled trades. As a food bank leader, I’ll advocate for stronger food access programs, help eliminate food deserts, and build partnerships to address hunger. I’ll push for cleaner air, hold polluters accountable, and invest in green infrastructure that improves public health while creating jobs.

At the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and as a board member of the National Commodity Supplemental Food Program, I’ve built consensus by listening to diverse perspectives and fostering open dialogue. I’ve led initiatives that brought people together to solve problems and improve outcomes. By focusing on collaboration and trust, I’ve helped ensure that all voices are heard and that we work toward practical solutions. As a council member, I’ll apply these same strategies to create effective, community-driven policies.