PLATFORM
LIST OF ISSUES
"I am passionate about this city and the issues that it has come to face, I promise there will be no middle man between me and you. You as stakeholders will always have a easy of access to voice your concerns to me. Becoming an elected official means you are elected to do the peoples work, and I work for you. Stronger public schools make a better municipality, Primary employers attract livable wages, public safety should always be number one, Thornton's infrastructure has got to be at it's finest. I know what it takes to find sensible solutions, I know what it takes to break gridlock that can divide our Non-partisan Council. I can navigate through the rough waters and get things done."
Finances and Taxes:
We must examine our finances and find solutions that allow us to do more with less before asking for any tax increases. Part of this means that we need an established reserve as well as a balanced budget that is fiscally sound. We must show the people that we are doing everything possible to stretch their tax dollars and making the most of them.
Affordable housing:
Although this topic is mainly tackled by utilizing the Adams County Housing Authority, as a city must we continue to build and maintain a relationship with the county to address the issue of low income housing/affordable housing and homelessness. In addition to working with our local school districts, we also need to provide a bridged relationship between them and the county on this topic.
Schools:
It is proven that good, quality public schools will create a stronger municipality. Although school districts are governed by the local school board, maintaining strong relationships between the school district and the city can create a better product for both the schools and our community as a whole. Intergovernmental agreements can be made which benefit both parties and can potentially result in saving taxpayer dollars.
Revitalization:
Thornton is 60 years old and in need of revitalization. Such talks began a few years back, but due to a lack of funding, projects that would provide such a renewal have stalled. Thornton needs a Council member who is going to think outside the box to advocate for and obtain grants that can help revive and fund these projects. All too often we talk extensively about an issue, but we never really try to find a way that truly solves those issues. Stakeholders should have input on these projects.
Crime:
It is no secret that crime can exist anywhere in this state, and we must do everything we can to protect ourselves. To that end, I would ask our police chief and community relations officer to revamp the Neighborhood Watch Program. Doing so would help establish a greater degree of trust between the people and law enforcement by building strong, positive community relationships. We must work together to tackle crime. We can't stop it completely, but we can help prevent it. Remember that if you see something that strikes you as odd or suspicious, say something. Call it in just to be safe.