I have been a strong advocate for the safety and security of our citizens. I realize that the safety and security of our citizens, their property and our local businesses are the key to the overall health of Germantown’s economy.

My votes prove I believe there is a need for us to give our law enforcement and fire fighters the proper tools and equipment they need to do their jobs and adequately protect residents. Germantown has long been known as a safe community, with lower crime rates than surrounding cities. If re-elected I will do all I can as your alderman to see that this continues in the future.

If re-elected I will seek the required funding in our budgets to pave more miles of our city streets.  I noticed in my first term that this type of funding is the first thing cut in hard times; however, I believe it needs to remain a priority.  We need at least $2.5 – $3 million allocated to pave at least 10 miles of streets per year. 

Should the city receive state or federal dollars in this area it should be used to augment our funding, not to reduce our dedicated funding which would allow us to pave even more miles.  Paving our streets effects every resident and visitor to our city so it should be a priority in our budget.

As the alderman liaison for the Senior Advisory Commission, I worked with Memphis/Shelby County Agency for Creative Aging to receive a grant for free senior programming to enhance our seniors’ quality of life by stimulating their minds, creativity and sense of self through arts programs that engage, educate and entertain. These free events have been held at the Pickering Center and have been well attended.

The city has received positive feedback from all who have attended. If re-elected I want to further focus on our senior community by exploring and advocating for the possibility of a dedicated senior center, giving our more mature residents a place of their own that will help them stay healthy, happy, and connected.

Vital to the daily operations of all communities, infrastructure encompasses roads, telecommunications systems, power generation, transportation, water and sewers, and more – all of which affect health, the economy, and education. If re-elected I want to focus our efforts on addressing problems with our aging infrastructure.

There are several opportunities to work on new drainage projects, improvements to our water system, paving our roads, to invest in modernizing and upgrading our existing parks, and seeking state and federal funding to address critical needs.

As your alderman I have taken a closer look at how the city is spending your money. Each budget year I ask the hard questions of city administration on why and how they have prioritized the spending. I will strive to stretch your tax dollars and ensure our resources are responsibly handled and protected from waste or mismanagement.

I’ll continue to insist we have effective measures in place to protect your property values, our tax receipts, and closely monitor our spending at City Hall.