My Priorities for District 1
District 1 is made up of neighborhoods, historic areas and business corridors with different needs and opportunities. These are some of the areas I'll be paying particular attention to as we decide what comes next.
Taking Care of What We Have
District 1 has aging roads, sidewalks and infrastructure that need attention, along with everyday maintenance that can make a real difference in how a neighborhood looks and functions.
New projects will always be part of a growing city, but taking care of what we already have matters too. I want to keep both in view when we're deciding where limited City resources should go.
Making Public Investment Count
When public money goes into a project or program, we should know what we're trying to accomplish and have meaningful ways to measure whether it's working.
That means following the progress, understanding what we've spent and what's still ahead, and being willing to make adjustments when circumstances change or the results aren't what we expected.
New Opportunities for District 1
District 1 has commercial areas with room for new businesses, investment and activity. Some opportunities are obvious. Others may take a little more work to find.
I want us to be intentional about identifying those opportunities and finding ways to connect the right investment with the right places, while building on the businesses and neighborhoods already here.
Strong Neighborhoods
Strong neighborhoods aren't created by one big project. They're shaped by the things residents see and deal with every day — property maintenance, vacant buildings, streets, sidewalks, safety and the condition of the areas around their homes.
Those everyday issues deserve attention, and residents who know their neighborhoods should have a meaningful place in identifying what needs it.
Thoughtful Growth
Growth should make sense for the place where it's happening and for the people who will live with its effects.
That means looking beyond the immediate project to infrastructure, surrounding neighborhoods, traffic, public costs and long-term impact. It also means recognizing when circumstances have changed and being willing to revisit a plan rather than continuing simply because it was decided years ago.