Affordable housing is the foundation upon which every other measure of community success is built. During my first term, I led the way on our new annual GAP financing program for affordable rental housing serving low-income and very low-income families. I also voted to expand eligibility for accessory dwelling units and created tax incentives to encourage affordable rental housing development. In my next term, I will continue fighting to expand affordable rental housing opportunities and ensure that working families, seniors, and young people can afford to live in the community they call home.

Economic development should improve the lives of the people who already live here, not just attract outside investment. I push for a community-first approach that prioritizes local businesses, workforce participation, childcare providers, healthcare access, and neighborhood investment. Going forward, I want to expand economic development efforts that create local jobs, support small businesses, and address the barriers that prevent people from fully participating in our economy.

Growth should strengthen our community, not undermine the neighborhoods and the natural resources that make Leon County special. I successfully helped stop a major expansion of urban sprawl along our protected canopy roads and have consistently advocated for redevelopment and infill over unchecked outward sprawl. In the years ahead, I will continue fighting for smart growth policies that protect neighborhoods, preserve our environment, and benefit residents rather than big developers.

You deserve a government that is transparent and accountable to you. As a CPA, I have focused on exposing Blueprint project cost overruns, increasing public understanding of our budgets, demanding accountability from developers, and making government easier for everyone to understand. I will continue pushing for greater transparency, stronger oversight, and a government that earns your trust through honesty and accountability.

A strong community is one where people can live safely, access the care they need, and enjoy a high quality of life. During my first term, I fought for safer roads, sidewalks, and pedestrian infrastructure, supported local parks and community investments, and successfully added common-sense gun safety measures to Leon County's legislative priorities. I also believe affordable healthcare access is essential to the well-being of our residents and the long-term success of our community. I’m going to continue pushing for investments in the services, infrastructure, and public safety initiatives that help Leon County families thrive.