ISSUES
Strong Public Schools & Youth Opportunity
Public schools are the backbone of strong neighborhoods, even when they’re not directly run by the city.
As alderman, I will:
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Advocate for city funding and partnerships that support Milwaukee Public Schools, including shared services, infrastructure improvements, and safe routes to school.
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Support investments in after-school programs, youth employment, and summer programming that complement classroom learning and keep kids safe.
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Push for the responsible use of city-owned properties to support schools, community centers, and youth-serving organizations.
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Work with MPS, charter schools, and community groups to ensure students have access to technology, transportation, and wraparound services.
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Center youth voices in city decision-making because policies about housing, safety, and transit directly affect students’ ability to succeed.
When schools struggle, neighborhoods struggle. Strong schools mean safer streets, stronger local economies, and better outcomes for families across the city.
Affordable, Stable Housing
Housing costs are rising faster than wages, and too many residents are one emergency away from losing their home.
As alderman, I will:
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Support zoning changes and development incentives that increase deeply affordable housing, not just market-rate units labeled as “affordable.”
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Require developers receiving city assistance to include long-term affordability commitments.
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Strengthen renter protections, including clearer lease standards, fair notice requirements, and enforcement against illegal or excessive fees.
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Expand the city’s ability to inspect and enforce housing code violations, holding negligent landlords accountable while protecting responsible property owners.
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Advocate for funding that helps residents stay housed, including eviction prevention, emergency rental assistance, and legal support for tenants.
Transparent, Accountable City Government
Residents deserve a city government that listens, explains, and delivers.
As alderman, I will:
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Be visible and accessible — holding regular office hours, community meetings, and responding promptly to constituent concerns.
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Fight for transparent budgeting so residents know how decisions are made and where money is going.
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Ensure residents have a real voice in development decisions that impact their neighborhoods.
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Hold city departments and contractors accountable for performance and follow-through.
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Govern independently and ethically, always putting the needs of residents first.
Public Safety Through Community Investment
Safe neighborhoods are built through stability, trust, and opportunity, not fear.
As alderman, I will:
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Support investments in violence prevention, youth programming, and after-school opportunities that reduce crime before it happens.
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Expand non-police crisis response for mental health and substance-use emergencies so residents get help, not punishment.
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Ensure public safety resources are deployed strategically and transparently, with community input and clear accountability.
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Advocate for neighborhood infrastructure improvements — lighting, safe streets, and clean public spaces — that directly improve safety and quality of life.
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Work with community leaders, service providers, and residents to strengthen trust and coordination across the district.
Good Jobs & Economic Security
Milwaukee works because working people show up every day and they deserve an economy that works for them.
As alderman, I will:
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Support city policies that prioritize living-wage jobs and fair labor practices.
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Push for local hiring and apprenticeship requirements on city-funded projects.
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Use city contracting power to favor businesses that provide fair wages, benefits, and safe working conditions.
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Support small businesses, cooperatives, and entrepreneurs — especially those rooted in the 2nd District.
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Advocate for economic development that keeps wealth in the community instead of extracting it.
Access to Fresh Food & Healthy Neighborhoods
Where you live should not determine how healthy you can be.
As alderman, I will:
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Work to attract grocery stores, food co-ops, and fresh food retailers to underserved areas.
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Support urban agriculture, farmers markets, and local food initiatives that create jobs and improve access.
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Invest in neighborhood infrastructure like sidewalks, lighting, transit access, and public spaces that make communities livable and connected.
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Push for environmental health protections, including clean air, clean water, and responsible land use.
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Ensure city services are delivered equitably across neighborhoods, not just where it’s politically convenient.