Currently holds the office of Carrboro Town Council until December 31, 2027.
Candidate for Carrboro Town Council in 2023 North Carolina Consolidated Municipal Election.
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Get StartedFor folks with low incomes, the housing market is broken. The Town should keep contributing to local funds for emergency rent assistance, property tax relief, and repair assistance, and should build truly affordable rental units and supportive housing on town-owned land and in collaboration with other landowners and nonprofits. Learn more
We must make it easier to build duplexes, triplexes, apartments, live-work buildings, and other styles of housing that are cheaper and denser. Learn more
Land Use is an area where the Town has the most ability to make change. Town-level planning and zoning has a huge impact on where we can live, how much our rent or mortgage is, and what our neighborhoods look like. I believe that everyone should be able to find an affordable place to live in Carrboro. Learn more
We have accurate maps showing the areas of town that are most likely to suffer flooding. But most of this floodwater arrives as runoff from other properties, especially older ones built before we required modern stormwater infrastructure. We have dedicated funding to make proactive improvements through Carrboro’s stormwater utility. We just need to spend it wisely. Learn more
We should also continue to encourage Chapel Hill Transit to transition to electric buses and add more frequent service at times when people are going to work. Learn more
The Carrboro Connects plan calls for more bikepaths and sidewalks to provide a healthier and more pleasant town. Creating protected bikeways on new and existing streets would increase safety and usability of bike transportation. Learn more
In a warming world, protection from the direct heat of the sun is more important than ever. Shade saves money, reduces carbon emission, and protects our health and comfort. We have many tools we can use to create shade for buildings, roads, sidewalks and outdoor public spaces, including trees, canopies, window shades, and even solar panels. Learn more
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