Local government should not be about party labels or national agendas. It should be about residents, their neighborhoods, their safety, and their quality of life.

• Keep our city elections nonpartisan so unaffiliated voters, the largest group in Concord, are never locked out of the process.
• Listen first and make sure all residents have a real seat at the table.
• Lead city meetings in a way that is fair, efficient, and welcoming.
• Operate transparently so residents can trust their local government.

Growth is one of the biggest challenges we face, but it can also be one of our greatest opportunities if we manage it wisely.

• Plan ahead, not play catch-up. Any new development must line up with the infrastructure to support it, especially water and sewer. During my 12 years as a commissioner, I worked closely with the Water and Sewer Authority (WSACC) on long-term planning. I know where we stand, what is realistic, and how to prepare for the future. I recently did a video with WSACC’s executive director to help answer the capacity question for residents:
• Negotiate smart. Impact fees are no longer allowed, but that does not mean our hands are tied. At the negotiating table, we can make sure developers contribute to the community in real ways, such as helping fund a new school, expanding a road, or improving utilities.
• Build a balanced economy. A stronger, more diverse tax base keeps Concord on solid footing. That means attracting future-facing employers who bring good jobs in industries that matter now and will matter tomorrow, while supporting the small businesses that give Concord its character.
• Expand affordable housing. Use smarter tools like infill development, accessory dwelling units, and small multi-family projects so families can find homes they can actually afford.
• Work together. Concord cannot do this alone. We must partner with Cabarrus County, our schools, neighboring towns, and the state to make sure resources are in place where they are needed most.

Your local government is supposed to work for you. I’ll make sure it does.

• Expand mentorship and workforce development programs that give young people clear pathways to good jobs and long-term careers.
• Ensure city services are accessible to everyone, including translation and multilingual resources.
• Break down barriers so every resident, no matter their background, can thrive here.

This election is about more than growth. It’s about who we are as a community.

Concord deserves leadership that brings people together, not tears us apart. We cannot let partisanship or division take over city government and distract us from what really matters: people. Every neighborhood. Every family. Every voice deserves a seat at the table.

I am running for mayor to make sure Concord has leadership that listens, includes, and represents the whole community.

Concord must remain a city where families feel safe, supported, and proud to call home.

• Strengthen EMS, fire, and law enforcement as our city grows.
• Keep schools and teachers supported as Concord expands.
• Expand access to mental health services and other essential care.
• Invest in programs that build trust between law enforcement and residents through transparency and accountability.

Growth should never erase what makes Concord feel like home. We need to protect the parts of our community that bring people together and make this a great place to raise a family.

• Support all of our local small businesses and invest in support systems to ensure they are never alone.
• Invest in new – and preserve our existing – parks, greenways, and community spaces.
• Improve traffic flow and create safer options for getting around.
• Protect Concord’s natural resources and make sure growth is environmentally sustainable.

Every candidate is talking about growth because it is the most critical challenge we face. The difference is experience. That is not a criticism, it is a fact.

The person in the driver’s seat has to know which levers can be pulled, what regulations we are bound by, and how to manage a multimillion-dollar budget made up entirely of public money. The stakes are real and they are high.

There will not be a learning curve for me. On day one, I will be ready to open the book and get to work. That is what Concord deserves: leadership that unites, listens, and delivers real results.