My Platform.
It’s not just about the issues, but how we tackle each issue. I recognize that the City Council works as a body to move each challenge forward.



My Issues.
These are the issues I want to address as a Virginia Beach City Councilman.
Small Business / Economic Development
Provide more resources for start-ups and entrepreneurs
Lower the tax burden on business owners
Identify resources and tools to assist business owners who want to expand their companies in the region
Create workshops for residents interested in starting a local business
Help existing job creators grow and expand in the city

Education
Support for pre-school and after-school programming
Work with parents to identify additional resources to better aid their children
Support an extension of global academic programs for students
Advocate and support our teachers. Recognize them for their outstanding efforts
Work to create district-wide mentoring programs
Offer more apprenticeships and work force development programs

Public Safety
Work to support Police, Fire and EMT across the district
Advocate for increased funding to hire, train, and retain top talent for these departments
Create lines of communication for better collaboration
Address bay front concerns

Mental Health Reform
Support programs to identify and treat mental health concerns in public schools
Improve access and delivery of mental health services
Increase public awareness to help end the stigma surrounding mental health

Environment & Sustainability
Work on sand and beach replenishment projects
Support funding for both short-term strategies and long-term plans
Work with state and federal officials to address coastal flooding and sea level rise
Increase public knowledge of the flood mitigation plans and goals
Work with the community to preserve our historic trees and living shorelines
