Priorities:

Under my leadership as District 10 Alder and Council President, I’ve focused on five key areas essential to Madison’s future: public safety, housing accessibility, transportation equity, public budget engagement, and strategic partnerships. My approach centers on serving our most vulnerable community members, knowing that when we strengthen support for those most in need, our entire community thrives.

Public Safety:

Madison deserves emergency response systems that meet the unique needs of every resident. As your Alder, I’ve championed innovative solutions that make our community safer:

• Expanded the CARES (Community Alternative Response Emergency Services) program through increased funding and broader geographical coverage including a pilot expansion to Sun Prairie, creating both enhanced services, trauma-informed training and new revenue streams.
• Established a third-party transport service for mental health patients to Winnebago Mental Health Institute, keeping our police officers in Madison
• Advanced data-driven decision making on the Board of Public Health, implementing comprehensive violence prevention through improved health services, education, food access, transportation, housing, and justice initiative

Housing:

Everyone deserves a safe, stable place to call home. I’ve taken concrete action to address our housing crisis:

• Championed Madison’s first purpose-built Men’s Homeless Shelter, scheduled for completion in 2026 and secure funding sources for comprehensive support services
• Established the city’s first urban campground to provide immediate solutions for our unsheltered neighbors
• Led initiatives to improve temporary shelter conditions while working toward permanent solutions
• Advocated for and achieved increases to Madison’s affordable housing fund
• Developed strategic approaches to urban density that balance growth within existing neighborhoods

Transportation:

Safe, accessible transportation is vital for a thriving city. My comprehensive approach includes:

• Championed Vision Zero initiatives to eliminate traffic fatalities and severe injuries
• Advanced the Safe Streets program through collaboration between law enforcement and city engineers
• Prioritized accessibility improvements for people with disabilities across our transportation network
• Advocated for protected bike lanes and pedestrian safety improvements
• Implemented data-driven monitoring systems to identify and address transportation safety hotspots
• Supported expansion of Bus Rapid Transit shortening travel times, supporting the workforce and economic development

Community Engagement:

Strong communities are built on active participation and accessible government. My achievements include:

• Launched Parks Alive programs to activate and improve District 10 neighborhood parks
• Secured funding for a dedicated Parks Volunteer Coordinator to enhance community involvement
• Created educational resources to help residents better understand and engage with city government
• Established community meetings and feedback sessions for the budget, street’s major works and developments
• Advocate for multilingual outreach programs to ensure all voices are heard
• Supported youth empowerment initiatives through parks, recreation and community development programming

Building Effective Partnerships:

Progress requires collaboration. Throughout my term, I’ve:

• Built strong working relationships with city staff, fellow alders, county supervisors, state representatives, the mayor’s office and community leaders
• Leveraged partnerships with county supervisors to secure funds maximizing impact of city resources
• Successfully navigated complex budget processes to secure funding for critical community initiatives and maintain service levels
• Created coalitions to advance shared priorities across districts
• Maintained open communication channels with community organizations and advocacy groups

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