Affordable Living
Affordability starts at City Hall.
What I believe
In a downturn, City Hall should also be looking for ways to reduce pressure on residents. That means protecting and expanding low-cost or no-cost recreation, community programs and public spaces so families can still participate in their community without adding another expense to the household budget.
What I am concerned about
Every new fee, tax increase, permit delay and regulatory requirement eventually lands somewhere, often on homeowners, renters, businesses or the cost of new housing.
What I will push for
I will push for responsible spending, realistic budgets and better scrutiny of major projects before taxpayers are asked to pay the bill.
My approach:
- Keep property taxes as affordable as possible
- Challenge unnecessary spending and costly bureaucracy
- Look for efficiencies before asking taxpayers for more
- Protect low-cost and no-cost community opportunities
- Make major capital decisions based on need, value and long-term affordability