Public infrastructure is a broad category that encompasses the items that contribute to quality of life. From roads and trees to libraries and businesses, all such items spent many decades being neglected by the government charged with its care. While much has been accomplished to refurbish the public infrastructure, there are many items left on the to-do list. The following is not a comprehensive list, but rather addresses the concerns I have heard repeatedly in my travels around the district.

An investment in a child’s education is an investment in our collective future. As a parent of a child in Richmond Public Schools, I have a keen interest in this city achieving a superior school system. Every child has unique needs and learning paths. If we want to provide a top notch learning experience for [...]

Keeping citizens safe is the primary responsibility of any government. The very first tax collected in this country was for this purpose. We are fortunate to have top notch police, fire and paramedic services in Richmond, though the funding received by these departments has at times made their jobs more difficult to accomplish. These men [...]

I believe that government has three primary responsibilities – Public Safety, Public Schools and Public Infrastructure. Within the context of these priorities, government must provide accessibility to services and to their representative as well as accountability and transparency, to show that tax dollars are wisely spent. Are you looking for common sense solutions that place people and communities first? Are you looking for serious business development incentives at the local level?