Candidate for Lancaster City Mayor in 2025 Pennsylvania Primary Election.
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Get StartedInvest in social services to address root causes of crime, such as poverty and lack of educational opportunities. Learn more
Strengthen community policing efforts by increasing transparency and communication between law enforcement and residents. Learn more
While addressing debt is critical, we must also create opportunities for revenue generation through strategic investment in local businesses and economic development. Learn more
Support local businesses and entrepreneurs through grants, mentorship programs, and reduced bureaucratic hurdles. Encourage innovation hubs and tech startups to set roots in Lancaster to diversify the economy and create high-quality jobs. Learn more
Collaborate with local schools, colleges, and vocational programs to ensure students gain relevant skills for the workforce. Expand internship and apprenticeship opportunities in partnership with local businesses to keep young talent in Lancaster and support lifelong learning initiatives for adults seeking career changes. Learn more
Develop incentives for businesses and homes to adopt renewable energy sources, such as solar panels, and enhance public transportation to reduce carbon emissions (start changing city fleet out for electric). Learn more
Promote environmentally friendly city planning by expanding green spaces and supporting sustainable building practices. Learn more
I will work to provide accessible financial reports so that every resident can understand where our city stands and how we’re moving forward to fix our fiscal issues. Learn more
Promote mental health awareness and resources, ensuring comprehensive support is available for all residents, including the implementation of mental health services. Learn more
Pilot a mobile mental health unit to serve the homeless population, and launch a pilot program providing mental health service dogs to individuals with mental illness, recognizing their therapeutic benefits and the critical role they play in emotional support and recovery in our community. Learn more
Address affordable housing shortages by collaborating with developers to create mixed-income housing projects, not at market price for low income residents. Learn more
Possibly implement rent control measures to prevent dramatic cost increases. Learn more
Increase no-income housing solutions to serve the homeless center. Learn more
Upgrade and maintain city infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and public transit systems, to ensure they are safe and efficient. Learn more
Implement smart city technologies, such as adaptive traffic signals, to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion. Learn more
We need a comprehensive and transparent debt reduction strategy. This means prioritizing efficient budgeting practices, cutting unnecessary expenditures, and leveraging financial tools to renegotiate and pay down debt in a responsible manner. Learn more
I will push for a thorough review of the city’s financial practices to eliminate waste and inefficiency, ensuring that public funds are spent wisely and contribute to the long-term financial health of Lancaster City. Learn more
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