Candidate for Jackson County Legislature - District 2 (At Large) in 2026 Missouri General Election.
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Get StartedFund proven re-entry programs that reduce recidivism, and invest in youth intervention before young people enter the criminal justice system. Learn more
Advocate for a fully-funded Jackson County Sheriff's Office with competitive pay to recruit and retain experienced officers — reducing vacancies that leave neighborhoods unprotected. Learn more
Allocate county resources to co-responder mental health teams so law enforcement isn't the only answer to every 911 call — freeing officers to focus on violent crime. Learn more
Use county budget authority to improve street lighting, fix abandoned properties, and fund security cameras in the highest-crime corridors of the 2nd District. Learn more
Create a citizen-led oversight board with the authority to audit assessment methodology, review vendor contracts, and publish annual accuracy reports — putting accountability in the hands of residents, not politicians. Learn more
Create a county emergency rental assistance fund to help families facing eviction stay housed — it costs far less to prevent homelessness than to address it after the fact. Learn more
Advocate for county-backed affordable housing development and partner with nonprofits to convert vacant properties into permanent supportive housing units. Learn more
Work with Kansas City, Independence, and other municipalities to align resources, avoid duplication, and create a unified Jackson County homelessness action plan. Learn more
Partner with workforce development programs to connect homeless residents with job training, ID recovery, and employment placement — giving people a real path forward. Learn more
Use county budget authority to fund additional emergency shelter beds — especially for families with children and seniors — so no one is forced to sleep outside. Learn more
Increase county funding for outreach workers, mobile crisis teams, and treatment programs that address the root causes driving people into homelessness. Learn more
Introduce legislation to freeze property tax assessments for Jackson County residents age 65 on fixed incomes. No senior who has paid into this community for decades should lose their home to a tax bill they cannot absorb. Learn more
Advocate for extended right-of-redemption periods for owner-occupied homes and seniors, and require the county to notify at-risk homeowners of assistance programs before placing a property in tax sale. Learn more
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