Currently holds the office of Portsmouth City Council until December 31, 2025.
Candidate for Portsmouth City Council in 2025 New Hampshire General Election.
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Get StartedI’m also a strong proponent of a central IT department instead of separate IT units across the city, and using better systems to streamline work. Learn more
I would like to continue a Housing Committee with dedicated staff person funded by the city’s Housing Trust Fund to keep working on this critical issue. Learn more
We have to generate below-market rate housing to help our young workers and senior citizens. Learn more
Whether it’s a residential permit program, free Sunday parking, or resident discounts, we should give residents back some of this revenue stream– it’s money that mostly comes from tourists! Learn more
A shuttle loop and on-demand transit solutions could make parts of the city non-car dependent. Being able to live and work in a city without a car, or one car instead of two, is a financial win. A feasibility study of a shuttle loop is part of our capital plan. Learn more
A detailed traffic study proves irrefutably we will be at least 300 spaces short downtown without a new garage. We should be – and are – exploring sites. Parking is a utility that supports a vibrant downtown for visitors and residents alike, and it’s paid for by parking revenue, not property taxes. Learn more
I am cautious about making State Street two-way. Initial studies predicted traffic might back up as far as Middle Street when the Memorial Bridge goes up. I appreciate the vision but we haven’t vetted it fully. Learn more
The goal is stable and predictable budgeting that doesn’t increase taxes faster than people’s incomes.The other way to help taxpayers is to keep our tax base growing. Expansions by Lonza and Novacure show we are a desirable place for biotech and other high-tech companies to locate, adding millions to our tax base to offset residential taxes. Targeted economic development can directly relieve homeowners. Learn more
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