Age
59
Current Job
Stroke Analysis Abstractor
Township or Borough of Residence
Lancaster
Qualifications
2 Term city council, human resources certification, and 20 years the Medical industry.
The City of Newport News faces a growing homelessness crisis, with insufficient shelter capacity. The city-owned Oyster Point plot offers a prime opportunity for a pilot program to address this issue. By implementing portable, modular "Portal Pods," each designed to house up to four people, the city can provide safe, temporary shelter. These pods are compact, cost-effective, and equipped with basic amenities like beds, heating, and secure storage. The program would include on-site support services, such as case management and job training, to help residents transition to permanent housing. This innovative approach maximizes the use of available land, offering a scalable solution to alleviate homelessness while fostering community reintegra.
. Proactive Prevention Over Reactive Enforcement: Public safety should focus on addressing the root causes of crime, such as poverty, addiction, and mental health challenges, rather than relying solely on arrests or punitive measures. This includes partnerships with community groups, nonprofits, and service providers to offer diversion programs, youth engagement initiatives, and support for vulnerable populations. For example, adopting non-arrest pathways for addiction and recovery, similar to those promoted by the Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (PAARI), could reduce crime while supporting community wellness.
Lancaster City’s top infrastructure priorities should be upgrading sewer/stormwater systems to meet EPA mandates, replacing lead water lines, expanding broadband access, maintaining roads, and scaling green infrastructure. Funding can come from ARPA, IIJA, PENNVEST, local fees, bonds, and PPPs, with a lean toward regional collaboration to maximize impact. The city must act decisively to secure competitive grants before deadlines (e.g., ARPA by 2024, BEAD applications in 2025) and avoid overpaying for bloated projects. By blending federal aid with local ingenuity, Lancaster can build resilient, equitable infrastructure without breaking the bank.
As mayor of Lancaster City, PA, I’d foster dialogue using diverse platforms. Engage Lancaster would host virtual town halls on housing and sustainability, with multilingual access. Neighborhood Leaders Academy workshops would empower residents, offering childcare. City Council meetings would feature themed public comments and YouTube Q&As. Fix It Lancaster would add feedback loops; Red Rose Alerts would promote events. Monthly forums and annual “Mayor’s Listening Tours” would rotate across wards, partnering with local groups. A mobile app and weekly Instagram “Ask the Mayor” lives would enhance access. Strategic partnerships would form citizen committees for projects. Accessibility, transparency via reports, and annual evaluations would e
Age
36
Current Job
CEO at ASSETS
Township or Borough of Residence
Lancaster City
Qualifications
Two-term City Council Member, Vice President, City Council, Chair, Economic Development Committee – 4 years, Current Chair, Finance Committee, 5 years of Executive-Level Leadership, Educational Background: Bachelor of Science in Business, Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Facebook Page
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The most common issues that residents are bringing to my attention are affordable housing, safe streets, and the city’s finances. To address these issues, I plan to improve our land development process to make it easier to build affordable units in Lancaster City, including mixed-use zoning, and streamline the process to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs). I will continue our Vision Zero efforts to bring modern and neighborhood-specific solutions to slowing down traffic and improving walkability. I will continue to look for ways to improve our city services while saving real dollars through efficiency and technology investments, all while protecting our lowest-income residents from over-taxation.
My vision for public safety is one where residents feel safe, heard, and trust the efforts of our police and fire departments. As Mayor, I will collaborate with our public safety officials to strengthen community relationships, enhance deescalation practices, and engage in cultural sensitivity and implicit bias training. In partnership with community leaders, we will raise awareness of key issues affecting our community, enabling residents and police officers to work together to develop preventive solutions.
As Mayor, I will collaborate with the Public Works Director and Department to develop a long-term capital plan for the city’s infrastructure. This plan will provide the City and its residents with an idea of when and where maintenance, replacement, and improvements are needed. It will also allow us to plan for the future and determine the best ways to finance these projects so that they do not become a burden to taxpayers and ratepayers.
I will hold regular town hall meetings in each quadrant of Lancaster City to engage with residents in their neighborhoods, hear about what is going well, and learn about the challenges they are currently facing. This also provides an opportunity to inform residents of any city initiatives, resources, and programs that can be beneficial to them. These town hall meetings will include directors, key city personnel, community partners, and other elected officials.
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