Currently holds the office of Fort Worth City Council - District 8 until May 3, 2027.
Candidate for Fort Worth City Council - District 8 in 2025 Texas General Election.
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Get StartedI believe that the city should establish a citizen’s review board that would be tasked with investigating allegations of improper conduct by Fort Worth Police. It would also be tasked with investigating complaints by officers who do not believe they have been treated properly by superiors. Learn more
We lack options (restaurants, retail, etc.) in-district to spend our dollars. It is important that we incentivize business and put more people to work in well-paying jobs. Learn more
Additionally, we have to make sure that we are incentivizing good-paying, quality jobs, not just minimum wage opportunities. We must prepare our citizens for these types of jobs via workshops and workforce training. Learn more
After trained professionals have determined to the best of their ability the needs of the individual, they will be placed into a program depending on their specific circumstances. Learn more
Understanding those underlying causes is the first step in providing meaningful assistance to our homeless population. A team of health care and social work professionals should conduct an initial screening of the individual to assess the best course of action. After the assessment, they will be connected with the resources applicable to their situation. Learn more
We must ensure that we are protecting low-income communities as our city expands. Incentivizing affordable housing developments and creating second chance loans for those who qualify are just a couple of steps we could take. Learn more
Many neighborhood streets, curbs, sidewalks, etc. In Fort Worth are in major disrepair. Our city should be responsive to the maintenance and code enforcement requests of its citizens. Learn more
Both our economy and environment would benefit substantially from an improvement and expansion of public transportation in the city. It would make Fort Worth more competitive for future business investment, create jobs, and save people money on fuel. Moreover, public transportation would reduce carbon emissions, making the air we breathe cleaner and safer. Learn more
Assistance that would keep individuals from finding themselves in similar situations after receiving help. Many times, people still struggle to find gainful employment and housing even after significantly improving their situation. If we really want to reduce the prevalence of homelessness in our city, we must focus on long-term solutions as well as short-term help. Learn more
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For example, those struggling with mental health disorders will be given the opportunity to see certified psychologists/psychiatrists in order to be prescribed a treatment plan. Relatedly, those dealing with substance abuse will also be provided with help. In both cases, we have a chance to help individuals from being a danger to themselves and the community. In other cases, such as the loss of a job, individuals may only need to complete a resumé and interview workshop to get back on their feet. Learn more
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