Platform Positions

Rochester has been through a lot in the last few years. Many in our city are tired and struggling.

So, it came as no surprise when community members shared that what they need most falls into three main categories.

People want an affordable city, reliable services, and a transparent local government.

  • Affordability – Every single day people in our city struggle to afford rent even though they work full-time. Paying for childcare and other family care has been described as “like taking out a second mortgage.” And numerous small businesses are being priced out of their space and our city altogether.

When the people of Rochester ask local government for help or urge them to vote differently and little to nothing changes, it sends the message to community members that they don’t matter. It sends the message that city leaders don’t care whether people feel like they belong here.

  • Reliability – When prices are high and city services are unreliable, it adds insult to injury. The people deserve to know the services their tax dollars pay for are reliable and that those who are most vulnerable in our city will be prioritized.

People want to be able to take for granted that the electricity is on, the parks are clean and accessible, the buses are running, and that we’ll be kept safe.

  • Transparency – The people of Rochester demand transparency from their leaders. They want proof, not promises from city hall. They want to know their tax dollars are being spent as stated and in ways that benefit them. They want to know when they’re asked to vote on something at the polls the city will deliver on that.

And when the city is sharing information with the people of Rochester, they deserve to have it shared in a way that is accessible, organized, and readable. No overwhelming data dumps or searching through webpages to find the answers you seek.

Overall, the people who live in Rochester deserve a city council and mayor that make decisions as if they serve the people. If we want our citizens to feel like they belong, we have to stop showing them the door. People should feel welcome, whether they’re visiting, just moved in, or have lived here for generations.

So, when the people of our great city as me who I’ll serve when I’m in office, for me, there is only one answer: the people of Rochester.

While tackling this agenda is ambitious, it is something the people deserve. In order to achieve that, I am committed to being your full-time mayor. While in office, my time will be spent on working with people of Rochester to build a more affordable, reliable, transparent, and resilient future.