PLATFORM
Keeping our Families Safe
There is nothing more important than keeping our families safe. I grew up in Meridian and while I have lived in other communities, I returned to Meridian to raise my family because I know our city is one of the safest in the country.
I want to ensure [our fire department] along with all emergency responders have access to the equipment and training they need.
As a son of a police officer, I also profoundly understand the importance of a well-maintained police force. I believe that these brave men and women put their lives on the line, and our city council should prioritize their funding and give them every resource to continue to ensure our community is protected.
Furthermore, fire departments across the country have shifted over the last decade to be a more responsive, dedicated member of their community. Likewise, in Meridian our fire departments do so much more than put out fires; they engage the community through a variety of mechanisms, I believe that our fire department is on par with any department across the country and I want to ensure they along with all emergency responders have access to the equipment and training they need.
Building Meridian’s Economy
Meridian has proven to be extremely attractive to companies large and small, and it is the council’s job to continue that momentum.
Meridian truly is a premier community to live, work, and play. We need to continue to grow and support business in Meridian by further removing burdensome regulations and unnecessary red tape.
Meridian has proven to be extremely attractive to companies large and small, and it is the council’s job to continue that momentum. Meridian is fortunate to play home to many visionary and entrepreneurial minds. We need to make it as easy as possible for the small companies that drive our economy day in and day out to make their home in our community.
Finding ways to bring and attract the companies and industries that provide career wage level positions will be a top priority.
Transparency in Government
The most paramount responsibility of any elected official is to use the taxpayers’ money wisely and prudently. Pivotal to this is making sure that government is close and assessable to its citizens. Far too often, elected officials expect their constituency to come to them, instead of the other way around. I will work to ensure that all city information is easy to find, easy to access.
The most paramount responsibility of any elected official is to use the taxpayers’ money wisely and prudently.
In addition, I believe that it is an elected representatives duty to proactively connect with the community during hours, and days convenient for community members. As your city council, I will hold evening and weekend office hours to engage with the public on issues that matter most.
I also believe in transparency in the campaign process. If you are interested in campaign finance for my race and other city races, visit the Meridian City Clerk’s Page
