My Priorities

Focused on building a stronger, fairer Rochester for everyone.

Affordable Housing

• Relieve Construction Impact Burdens Provide temporary financial relief for businesses hit by construction to ensure they survive and thrive in the long-term future together.

• Build Local Talent Pathways Partner with local schools and colleges to build trade pathways that keep our talented youth here and foster local entrepreneurship.

• Attract Innovative Local Startups Attract diverse small startups to create quality local jobs, stimulate our economy, and support the businesses that make us work.

• Foster Local Business Partnerships Foster collaboration between large firms and small businesses to encourage referrals, cross-over opportunities, and mutual benefits for our local economy.

• Showcase Local Brands Globally Showcase local businesses nationally and globally to expand e-commerce revenue streams and attract top talent from all over the world.

• Champion Arts And Culture Promote arts and culture as the heartbeat of our city, driving tourism and economic vitality for all our small businesses.
  

Affordable Childcare

• Bolster Emergency Preparedness Staffing Fully staff police and fire departments while expanding disaster preparedness programs to protect our neighborhoods against severe regional weather events.

• Expand Community Policing Initiatives Continue localized outreach programs and strengthen intergovernmental communication between city, county, and state leaders to coordinate our regional safety efforts.

• Coordinate Critical Road Construction Fast-track vital road projects while strategically staggering future construction schedules to completely avoid gridlock and keep local traffic moving smoothly..

• Improve Sidewalk Accessibility Infrastructure Fix dangerous crosswalks and high-risk intersections while building safe, reliable sidewalks to ensure complete accessibility for all our disabled residents.

• Upgrade Essential Utilities Infrastructure Use state funds for southeast sewer expansion to accommodate housing and invest in sustainable energy grids for long term resilience.

• Support Mental Health Resources Coordinate with county officials to fund mental health initiatives and secure state resources so first responders can perform tough jobs.

Infrastructure & Public Safety

Keeping Taxes Low

Supporting Small Business

• Cut Daycare Red Tape Eliminate restrictive zoning and high fees to empower local homeowners to launch small, neighborhood-based childcare options in our community.

• Fast-Track New Care Facilities Streamline the bureaucratic approval timeline for established regional providers to launch large, safe, high-capacity childcare facilities right here.

• Partner with Local Employers Incentivize city businesses to subsidize care slots for employees, treating high-quality childcare as a utility to boost worker retention.

• Convert Empty City Buildings Identify and renovate vacant municipal properties into affordable, modern, low-overhead childcare centers to serve families across our neighborhoods.

• Expand Flexible Care Options Invest in flexible, short-term drop-and-play care facilities to assist parents who need immediate, reliable hourly or emergency childcare.

• Connect Families to Services Launch direct public communication campaigns to immediately connect working families with the regional childcare resources and financial subsidies available.

• Diversify Our Housing Options Cut red tape to permit duplexes, townhomes, condos, and ADUs, expanding flexible living choices for every stage of life.

• Keep Seniors Close To Home Boost direct funding for senior housing and supply pre-approved ADU blueprints so families can easily care for aging parents.

• Reclaim Underutilized Public Land Sell underutilized, city-owned land directly to Rochester residents to construct and own affordable, middle-income housing for working families.

• Revitalize Vacant Downtown Spaces Reallocate existing city revenues to lower development fees, allowing owners to retrofit empty commercial buildings into local rental units.

• Support Homeowners and Tenants Expand credit programs for first-time homebuyers and provide targeted tax breaks to local landlords who pledge to keep rents stable.

• Protect Our Starter Homes Enforce strict oversight on affordable developments and use every local tool to prevent foreign investors from buying up neighborhood properties.
  

• Upgrade Three Links Park Invest in modern safety upgrades at Three Links Park to create secure and welcoming recreational spaces for local working families.

• Improve Silver Lake Safety Partner with local homeowners to evaluate walking path options and implement proactive security measures around our historic Silver Lake area.

• Expand Interconnected Trail Networks Continuous investment in hiking trails and bike paths will establish Rochester as the premier destination for statewide outdoor recreational tourism.

• Guarantee Downtown DMC Walkability Collaborate closely with Destination Medical Center leadership to integrate pedestrian safety and vibrant green spaces directly into our downtown corridor.

• Champion Community Health Options Promote our existing parks while attracting diverse recreation like boxing gyms and the YMCA to honor our rich athletic history.

• Continue Move With Mayor Maintain the successful Move with the Mayor program to foster community engagement and inspire active living across our diverse neighborhoods.
  

• Maximize External Funding Sources Utilize all available grants and non-tax funding streams to ensure critical investments without placing an extra burden on taxpayers.

• Protecting Our Senior Residents We must provide meaningful relief for seniors feeling pressured by high property taxes to help them remain in their homes.

• Building Full Budget Transparency I will implement a public budget dashboard to ensure every resident sees exactly where their tax dollars are being spent.

• Offset Rising Utility Costs As utility rates rise, we must proactively implement policies that lower the overall cost of living for all local families.

• Clarify Downtown Investment Value We must effectively communicate the true value of downtown projects to ease resident fears regarding rising property taxes and costs.

• Ensuring Wise Fiscal Stewardship My administration will conduct deep reviews of current spending to eliminate waste and prioritize efficiency in all municipal government operations.
  

Parks and Walkability