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An Unlikely Pairing FOR Tacoma

I intend on being a Mayor for EVERY person living in Tacoma.  Because that is the way that it is supposed to be. That is the true meaning of Service. Every opinion and every voice needs to be heard.

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Expanding Green Spaces and Increasing the use of Solar Energy

There’s nothing quite like the Pacific Northwest when the sun is shining and our beautiful blues skies are filled with love and laughter.  Finding a nice green patch of grass to chill out upon and breathe in the clean air that our lush forests provide for us on a daily basis.  Our parks and recreation areas provide more than just a great space to enjoy alone, but they are gathering places for the community to gather in and spend time with friends and loved ones.

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Viva Tacoma Film and Arts

It’s been over twenty years since the last major motion picture was shot in Tacoma. We need to bring the film industry BACK to T-Town.

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Empowering Entrepreneurs

We need to better support the needs of local people who are making an investment to our great city.  Behind every storefront, service industry, restaurant, coffee shop and hair salon, there is a dream. 

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Protecting our Aquifers and Natural Environment

Since the go ahead on construction of the MEGA Warehouse in South Tacoma, so much concern over the City’s lack of concern over our natural resources and especially our aquifers has been called into question.

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City Budget and Tacoma Taxes

Tacoma’s City Government needs to come to terms with the fact that they have been penalizing Tacoma tax payers for the city’s lack of planning and responsible budgeting. Oftentimes, as happened in 2022, Council Members have put forth legislation that raises operating costs for businesses.

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Recycle today for a better tomorrow

To say that Tacoma’s recycling system is broken… is being polite. To be honest, it’s abhorrent.  In the Pacific Northwest, we pride ourselves on being leaders when it comes to the environment.

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My Idea for an Urban Paradise

Our city government has done virtually nothing with our downtown core for decades.  There are still so many boarded up buildings, vacancy signs and very few people walking around.

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My Ridealong with Tacoma Police Department

In August, I went on a ride along with the Tacoma Police Department.

I had specifically asked for the graveyard shift in Sector 4, which is one of the more "active" sections of Tacoma, especially at night.

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Tacoma’s Homeless Situation

Tacoma is in the midst of a crisis situation, not only in Tacoma but all over this country, unfortunately. There are a multitude of reasons that people are homeless, the fact that we are in the recovery of a worldwide pandemic has not helped matters.

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