PLATFORM
As a long-time resident of Huber Heights, with years of experience in city governance, I know how important small businesses are for the city. I want to make our Brick city a place where families can lay a solid foundation for the rest of their lives by focusing on good governance, infrastructure improvements, and attracting business to the city.
PLATFORM AND GOALS
Term Limits
It's no secret that the city had a problem of the same people on the city council for decades. Term limits make sure that it's not the people that stay for the long haul, but the idea.
My goal is to impose limits of 2 terms for city council as well as a two term limit for the position of mayor. Whether it's by a city council vote or popular vote by the people, I believe that the people of Huber Heights want term limits.
Local Infrastructure
Infrastructure is the literal skeleton for the daily life of all residents. It's the roads. The electricity. The plumbing. The things we take for granted in our daily life.
My goals for the city are to do a public, in-depth analysis of the city infrastructure, fund the examination of city traffic, and perform a cost analysis for developing a municipal internet network for Huber Heights.
Additionally, we need to stop putting more housing into the city after what has already been approved so we can see how it affects the infrastructure and schools. Growth is important but maintaining a sustainable population is important for our residents and city systems.
Transparency
The best way to build trust with the people is to show that you're trustworthy. I believe that the people on the city council are hard-working individuals working in good faith for the city and its residents. However, I believe that safeguards need to be put in place to prevent bad actors from seizing power.
The ways I want to implement transparency in the city include:
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Itemized spending reports for all city expenses.
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Strong anti-corruption and ethics laws that will punish bad actors.
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Fostering local community involvement as much as possible.
Jobs
Huber Heights has seen an increase in businesses interested in the local area. The most common criticism you'll hear, however, usually includes the words "chicken joint", "car wash", or "minimum wage". I fervently believe any business coming in is a good thing. But I understand what they mean.
The city needs to attract high-paying jobs that can provide a living wage here in Huber. The more we can attract businesses with high-income potential and encourage local businesses, the stronger our city becomes.