Currently holds the office of Lawrence City Commission until December 31, 2025.
Candidate for Lawrence City Commission in 2023 Kansas General Election.
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Get StartedImplement strategies that address economic development through a workforce lens, focusing on training, retraining, and repositioning individuals to meet immediate area employment needs. Working with established community partners such as the Dwayne Peaslee Technical Training Center and Workforce Centers is critical to the success of this model. Learn more
Reimagine current funding streams, such as Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, to expand opportunities for equitable small business growth in downtown Lawrence and citywide. Learn more
Understand what roadblocks small business owners experience, especially those from systemically and structurally divested populations, and support the need for direct funding for entrepreneurial ecosystem building. Learn more
Invest in innovation and economic development that leverages the assets of the city and the universities to attract high-paying, high-skilled innovative companies. This will position Lawrence for future jobs and industries that anchor us competitively in the region. Working with such partners to incubate new industry growth will lead to the generation of desirable high-paying jobs. Learn more
Develop strength-based approaches in all community development work. For example, use an equity index or other tools like asset mapping to document the strength and capacity of existing community resources. Learn more
With additional state policies and tools available, we can continue bringing on more affordable housing, including mid-market density housing, through public-private partnerships and regional opportunities that will complement our housing plan. Learn more
Gaps in housing stock at certain price points, especially for those who are experiencing houselessness as well as earning lower household incomes, exist for multiple reasons. I will continue to work with city staff on the develop of our citywide housing plan and strategies to bridge access to housing for all. Learn more
Create policies and programs that address a collective definition of infrastructure – transportation, sustainability, and human service. For example, on the surface, child care is rarely categorized as infrastructure but is essential to economic stability because it is a factor in attracting new businesses or building an engaged workforce. We must take a holistic approach to addressing these multifaceted aspects of infrastructure, which can lead to meaningful change. Learn more
We must connect resources with the needs of the people and ensure that social services efficiently support our community. I believe it is important to hear from the community what we can do better, what people need to thrive in the community, and who is being left behind and why. Learn more
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