THE ISSUES
I continue to look forward to our dialogue on the many issues that face our City, as well as matters that are personal to my constituents. As I continue to become increasingly acclimated to representing you on the City Council, I continue to recognize that this position has two distinct components:
1) making critical legislative and policy decisions on behalf of our City, including co-sponsoring, supporting, and/or voting for legislation that improves the quality of life for all of our City’s residents;
2) responding, in a timely, efficient, and effective manner, to constituent concerns and challenges, and the growth and/or development issues that impact Ward 3.
ENVIRONMENT
Working with the City to designate additional historic landmarks in Ward 3
Voted for O-32-15 legislation supporting the construction and operation of a Renewable Energy Park—a solar generating facility
Voted for O-22-16 legislation supporting the City of Annapolis Forest Conservation Act
FINANCIAL LITERACY
Initiated a partnership between Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) and the Annapolis Anne Arundel Financial Education Coalition (AAAFEC), which I co-founded
HOUSING
Lead Sponsor/Initiated, Resolution R-39-19: “Payment in Lieu of Property Taxes – Towne Courts, LLC – for the construction of affordable housing units to be located in Ward 3
Voted for O-47-15 legislation supporting Moderately Priced Dwelling Units (MPDUs) to include USNA workers on the grounds
TRANSPORTATION
Lead Sponsor, Renaming a portion of three Ward 3 Streets: R-36-16, Holeclaw Street to “Norwood Brown Lane”; R-37-16, Holeclaw Street to “Hoppy Adams Way”; and R-38-16, Center Street to “Noah Taylor Way”
Assisted with soliciting possible City Transportation Board candidates
BUSINESSES AND NONPROFITS
Continue to collaborate with the SoFo Annapolis (South Forest Drive Business Association) and the Annapolis Design District
Co-sponsor, R-41-13 legislation for Metered Parking Rate Fee Schedule Revision for the purpose of assisting downtown businesses during the slow winter months
PUBLIC SAFETY
Co-facilitated securing the funding for the traffic signal at West Street and Gibralter Street, which has been on the request list for at least 20 years
Participated as a panelist on AACPS’ Safe Schools Town Hall meeting
Served as a panelist on the Safe Cities Summit hosted by the City at St. John’s College
EDUCATION
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Assisted in organizing the City-wide Summer Pop-Up Camps for youth, including investigating opportunities for special needs students
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Host of City of Annapolis TV program “Watershed Moments” interviewing very diverse and interesting guests
HEALTH
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Picked up from the City 500 COVID-19 masks and delivered them to all Ward 3 churches
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Continued to work with the Community Health Center at Parole, Inc., in ensuring the replacement of the building’s chair lift by the Health Department
WORKFORCE
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Lead Sponsor of O-11-18 legislation for City of Annapolis’ Stanton Community Center Lease with the Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation
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Regularly invited to participate in Leadership Anne Arundel, along with other elected officials--"how to enlist volunteers, public servants, and prioritizing and problem solving."