SAFE & SECURE COMMUNITIES

Safety starts with security, but it also starts with feeling welcome. Milwaukee cannot thrive unless every resident, in every neighborhood, feels safe—whether walking to work, biking with their family, or waiting for a bus. That means addressing reckless driving, supporting our first responders, and ensuring public spaces are well-maintained and accessible. But public safety is more than policing—it’s about investing in the root causes of crime, from economic opportunity to youth engagement and strong community connections.

I support implementing Vision Zero strategies to eliminate traffic-related deaths and injuries, working with neighbors to improve street design and enforcement measures. I will also advocate for expanded public safety strategies that prioritize intervention, prevention, and mental health resources—because safety means different things to different people, and we need a holistic approach.

Discrimination in any form has no place in Milwaukee. That includes ensuring protections for our LGBTQ+ neighbors and standing in full support of our trans community. Safety is about more than crime statistics—it’s about making sure everyone, regardless of background, identity, or income, feels like they belong in our city.

EDUCATION & YOUTH INVESTMENT

As a proud graduate of Milwaukee Public Schools (Rufus King High School) and now as a parent of MPS students, I believe deeply in the importance of strong public schools. Access to high-quality public education should not be determined by zip code, and as alderperson, I will work to ensure that every child in Milwaukee has the resources they need to succeed.

I believe our focus should be on strengthening and fully funding public education. That includes securing more state and local funding for special education, mental health resources, and general aid for MPS.

While policing in schools should be a decision made by MPS, not outside forces, we must also recognize that too many schools feel more like carceral spaces than educational ones. We should be investing in youth programs, after-school activities, and community-led violence prevention efforts that provide real opportunities for young people.

Education is at the heart of opportunity, and as a city, we need to be doing more to support families and students.

HOUSING FOR ALL

Everyone deserves access to safe, stable, and affordable housing. But for too many people in Milwaukee, housing is becoming out of reach—whether it’s renters facing skyrocketing costs, long-time residents being priced out of their own neighborhoods, or first-time homebuyers struggling to compete in a tight market.

I will work to elevate the rights of renters, homebuyers, and working families in the 3rd District and across the city. That means advocating for policies that prevent displacement, expanding access to homeownership opportunities, and holding bad landlords accountable. It also means being creative in how we fight for resources—because Milwaukee is too often left behind when it comes to state and federal funding.

I've been engaged in issues of segregation and equitable city planning since I was a teenager, and most recently, I helped launch UWM’s Center for Equity Practice and Planning Justice, which works to dismantle segregation and promote community wealth-building. We cannot isolate low-income communities and expect different outcomes. Quality housing—whether affordable, workforce, or market-rate—is a right. Housing stability is directly tied to safety, economic opportunity, and community well-being.

This district needs a leader who understands how to secure investment without sacrificing affordability. As your Alder, I will push for more inclusive development that meets the needs of all residents, ensuring that we grow without pushing people out.

A THRIVING LOCAL ECONOMY

Milwaukee’s commercial corridors should be the backbone of our local economy, but we need to do more to support small businesses and entrepreneurs. We should be fostering development that brings more people into our neighborhoods, creating walkable, vibrant districts where businesses can thrive.

I will work to ensure Milwaukee acts like a real city—one that prioritizes local businesses, builds pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, and welcomes new neighbors into our communities. That means ensuring our streets and public spaces encourage foot traffic, supporting workforce development initiatives, and making it easier for small businesses to get started and succeed.

Our city can’t afford to be passive when it comes to economic development. We need a Common Council that actively champions good-paying jobs, fights for resources, and puts working families first.

GOOD GOVERNANCE & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Milwaukee was once a national model for good, clean government—a city that put the needs of its people first. Under the leadership of Milwaukee’s Sewer Socialists, the city became known for its strong public services, efficient management, and commitment to working-class residents. This approach wasn’t about ideology—it was about practical, people-first governance that prioritized safe streets, high-quality public services, and responsible city planning. We need leadership that embraces this tradition again.

That means being proactive in addressing the needs of residents, ensuring transparency and accountability at every level of city government, and making sure that everyone—no matter their background—has a voice in decision-making. We used to have city services that were the envy of the nation, and I want to restore that standard by increasing city staffing, bringing key services back in-house, and making local government more accessible to the people it serves.

As your Alder, I will be committed to real community engagement—not just during election season, but every single day. I will work to ensure that residents in the 3rd District feel safe, respected, and listened to, and that Milwaukee makes decisions with people—not special interests—at the center.

Our district needs a champion—someone with a record of fighting for resources, standing up for the underserved, and negotiating to get things done. But most importantly, we need someone who values YOUR voice, and all voices in the room. I believe I can be that person, and that is why I am asking to represent you on the Common Council.