Issues
Open Door Democracy
Athens-Clarke County government has a responsibility to ensure that our local government is one truly by, of, and for the people. An accessible local government means that residents will have numerous opportunities for public input so that policy decisions are informed by the real, expressed needs of Athenians. I will work to find new ways to increase government engagement and …
Continue readingRacial Justice
Systemic racism is a result of choices made by real people with access to political power. I will tirelessly dedicate my service on the Commission to dismantling systems of oppression and advocating for policy changes that tackle deep-rooted poverty and racial injustice. Our County Government must pursue racial justice, we must declare that Black Lives Matter. I will fight to …
Continue readingSocial Justice and an Inclusive Community
We must fight for social justice in our community. I will work to ensure that women, people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ folks, people of all immigration statuses, people of any or no religious affiliation, and every member of our community receive the respect, attention, and intentional action they need and deserve from our local government. We need to …
Continue readingReimagining our Local Economy
Too often the wealthiest, those at the top, benefit from our economy and “economic development”. What about developing the economies of working class people? Here in Athens, I will push for a “local first” economy to make sure the economic system in Athens is a just one that works for all of us. I will actively develop and support policies …
Continue readingPublic Transit
In today’s world, access to affordable transportation is undeniably a human right. We must ensure that Athens has a reliable, accessible public transit system. I have been working with other transit advocates to push our County to prioritize our Athens Transit system and we have been moving in the right direction. But there is more to do to grow our …
Continue readingInfrastructure for District 5
From transportation infrastructure to internet availability, we must have adequate and safe infrastructure across our entire county. We cannot tolerate narrow, old bridges or lack of sidewalks which put residents in danger. We must truly have “Complete Streets.” I will work to expand sidewalks, crosswalks, and bike lanes throughout District 5, and will be sure that aging roads & bridges, …
Continue readingEducation & Our Children
We must embrace a community schools model to ensure high quality public education for all. This means we must strengthen the relationship between our K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and the larger community so that kids can benefit from all the resources Athens has to offer. I will work to foster a strong partnership between the Athens-Clarke County government and …
Continue readingEnvironment
Making an Athens that works for everyone won’t matter if we do not have an Athens to live in! We must protect the environment and beautiful green space so that it is a wonderful place to live for future generations. So let’s protect our precious natural resources and beautiful environment by passing progressive policy and smart regulations! I will advocate …
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