Priorities

RESPONSIBLE GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT

Growth should strengthen St. Charles—not simply make it bigger.

I support thoughtful development that considers the full impact on our neighborhoods, roads, infrastructure, public safety, and city services. New development should make financial sense for taxpayers and contribute to the long-term strength of our community.

I will approach development decisions by asking a straightforward question: Does this make St. Charles a better place to live, work, and raise a family?

PUBLIC SAFETY

A growing city must continue investing in the people and resources that keep our residents safe.

I support making sure our Police and Fire Departments have the staffing, equipment, facilities, training, and technology necessary to provide reliable service as St. Charles grows. Public safety planning should anticipate future needs rather than waiting until resources become strained.

That includes taking a serious look at our fire-service infrastructure, including the need for a permanent Fire Station 6, and ensuring our first responders have the resources necessary to protect both residents and themselves.

Public safety is a core responsibility of city government, and it must remain a priority.

SAFE, RELIABLE WATER

Every St. Charles resident should be able to expect safe, reliable drinking water from their city.

The contamination affecting the Elm Point Wellfield has forced St. Charles to shut down multiple drinking-water wells and invest significant resources in treatment and alternative water supplies. While the City has taken important steps—including activated-carbon filtration—this remains a long-term issue that requires continued attention and planning.

I support a comprehensive strategy that protects water quality, strengthens the reliability of our water supply, and prepares St. Charles for its future water needs.

I also believe the companies responsible for contaminating our water supply should be held accountable. St. Charles residents should not be left paying costs that properly belong to those who caused the problem.

As the City updates its long-range water plan, residents deserve clear information about water quality, treatment, costs, infrastructure needs, and the options being considered for the future.

Safe, reliable water is one of the most fundamental responsibilities of city government.

INFRASTRUCTURE & CITY SERVICES

Good infrastructure isn't always the most visible part of city government, but residents notice quickly when it doesn't keep pace with growth.

Roads, traffic, stormwater, utilities, parks, and other city services require long-term planning and consistent investment. I support identifying needs early, prioritizing projects based on impact, and maintaining what we already have before small problems become expensive ones.

Growth and infrastructure planning must go hand in hand.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY

Every dollar the City spends ultimately belongs to the taxpayers, and those dollars should be managed carefully.

I support disciplined budgeting, long-term financial planning, and evaluating not only the immediate cost of a project, but also what it will cost taxpayers to operate and maintain over time.

My professional background in forecasting and planning has taught me the importance of using data, understanding assumptions, identifying risks, and looking beyond the next budget year.

Good financial decisions today help keep St. Charles strong tomorrow.

RESPONSIVE & TRANSPARENT GOVERNMENT

Representing Ward 4 starts with listening.

Residents should be able to reach their council representative, understand where they stand on important issues, and know why decisions are being made.

I will work to be accessible to residents, communicate openly about issues before the Council, listen to different perspectives, and explain the reasoning behind my decisions—even when we may not always agree.

You shouldn't have to wonder whether your council representative is listening.