No Strong Mayor
Chicago has a long history of aldermen going along with a mayor’s agenda instead of independently representing their neighborhoods. That has contributed to major decisions that Chicago residents are still living with today. The long-term lease of the Chicago Skyway and the parking meter deal are reminders of what can happen when major decisions do […]
Strong Neighborhoods
Strong neighborhoods need more than housing alone. They need homes, local businesses, safe streets, and public spaces that work together. Chicago should make it easier to build new housing, open small businesses, and invest in neighborhood commercial corridors. Build more housing: Allow more homes in neighborhoods and remove unnecessary barriers that make housing harder or […]
Protect Your Rights
Public safety and individual rights should not be treated as opposing goals. Police officers have an important responsibility to protect people from crime. They also have a responsibility to respect the rights of every person they encounter. Protect Public Safety and Civil Rights Residents should be able to call the police when they need help […]
Support Businesses
Strong neighborhoods need strong local businesses. Housing growth and business growth can support each other. More residents can mean more customers for neighborhood stores, restaurants, services, and employers. Chicago should make it easier for responsible businesses to open, invest, and grow. Remove Unnecessary Roadblocks Business owners should not have to navigate unnecessary delays and confusing […]
Responsible Spending
Chicago taxpayers deserve to know where their money goes and why it is being spent. I believe city government should focus on core services, long-term financial stability, and accountability for every public dollar. Reform the Use of TIF Funds I oppose treating Tax Increment Financing funds as a flexible source of money for political priorities […]
Stop School Closures
My approach to keeping neighborhood schools open starts outside the school building. Chicago needs more homes, more families, and more children living in our neighborhoods. When neighborhoods lose families, schools can lose students. Instead of treating school closures as the first answer to declining enrollment, the city should focus on rebuilding neighborhoods and increasing the […]
Build More Homes
Chicago has room to grow again. In 1950, more than 3.6 million people lived in Chicago. Today, the city has about 2.7 million residents. That means Chicago has previously supported nearly 900,000 more residents than it does today. I want Chicago to make it easier to build the homes needed for future growth. Make It […]