Stewardship

Defined, “stewardship” is the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one’s care. And as a Phoenix resident and taxpayer, you should be confident that your representative at City Hall will direct your tax dollars to vital programs with discretion and discipline.

As a homeowner, I understand the value of protecting assets. As a professional with years of management experience in both the business and nonprofit communities, I have the skill sets necessary to carefully and responsibly steward your tax dollars. Former Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis said once that, “Sunlight is the best disinfectant,” and you will find no argument from me. I will work to ensure that my thoughts, decisions and actions as transparent as legally possible, so that you can hold me accountable to the standards I have set for myself as well as to the standards that we both set for the City of Phoenix.

Equality

Equality is a muliti-faceted concept. There is the equality of treatment under the law for every person no matter their ethnicity, level of education or sexual orientation; equality of opportunity in employment and housing; and the equality of outcomes that many desire of our high school graduates – every student college- or career-ready.

No matter the situation, as your representative at City Hall I will work to provide the equality and fairness every resident of Phoenix deserves. Equality matters in the classroom, in the workplace, in the courtroom – everywhere. A city focused on equality is a city focused on prosperity, as President Kennedy remarked, “A rising tide lifts all boats.”

Justice

At the municipal level, justice is translated through public safety as well as the universal access to the programs, services and resources offered by the City. As an active member of my neighborhood association’s block watch program, I know the value of engaged neighbors in the fight against robbery and property crime. And as our violent crime rates continue to drop across the City, it is important to have our Police Department adequately resourced to continue to get the job done effectively and efficiently. But public safety is not solely the responsibility of our Police and Fire Departments. The Parks & Recreation Department, working in concert with direct public safety efforts, is vital. A city filled with shared spaces and shared experiences is a city with a shared interest in keeping our communities safe.

I will work tirelessly to ensure that the programs, resources and services that should be available to you – made possible by your own tax dollars – are available to you. Whether you are a business owner with a complicated zoning issue, a young professional looking to plant roots in a safe neighborhood, or a parent ensuring that your children are getting the best education possible, I will work to provide a space where your voice can be heard by the relevant decision-makers.