Currently holds the office of St. Paul City Council - Ward 4 until December 31, 2027.
Candidate for St. Paul City Council - Ward 4 in 2025 Minnesota General Election.
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Get StartedAs a council member, I will ensure that true, long-lasting community safety is at the forefront of every decision we make. Learn more
When investing city dollars through our economic development programs, I will prioritize the local businesses our neighborhoods rely on. Learn more
As your council member, I will advocate to significantly increase zoning and density citywide, changing state law to allow for a land value tax and other tools that can spur development on vacant lots, and using our new administrative citations tool to penalize absentee land and building owners who fail to maintain or invest in their properties. Learn more
As climate change increasingly threatens the health and well-being of our neighbors, it’s critical that we remain innovative and nimble as we identify opportunities to protect our planet for generations to come. Learn more
I want our city to consider a shift toward a dramatically different housing strategy that includes building out publicly-financed social housing that more directly meets the needs of our residents. Learn more
For our current residents, I intend to champion tenant and consumer protections to ensure our renters, seniors, and vulnerable community members can all have safe and stable housing. Learn more
Additionally, I’m committed to effectively partnering with Metro Transit, Ramsey County, the Saint Paul Police Department, and others to ensure light rail and other transportation options continue to be as safe and efficient as possible. Learn more
As your council member, I’ll champion the buildout of proposed transit routes, a buildout of the urgently needed off-street bike path network, and pedestrian-friendly street design that makes moving throughout our neighborhoods more realistic, safe, and enjoyable. Learn more
As your council member, I will fight for good-paying, high-quality jobs for all. This means ensuring our Earned Sick and Safe Time ordinance is enforced, pushing to better flex our public-contracting muscle to help reduce the risk of wage theft and other worker abuses, and exploring even more ambitious policies like just-cause protections for workers. Learn more
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