I am running for County Council because I believe in a future where every Delawarean has the opportunity to thrive, not just survive. Our county is at a crossroads, and we need leadership that prioritizes working people and sustainable growth over empty promises.

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My platform is built on four pillars: Affordable Housing, Real Careers, Responsible Development, and Community Investment.

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A Right to Affordable Housing

I believe that every Delawarean has the right to a safe, affordable place to call home. Right now, the market is leaving too many of our neighbors behind. Rents are skyrocketing—starting around $1,500—and homeownership is becoming a distant dream for working families.

If we cannot build homes for less than $350,000 to $400,000, we must take action. This should be the County's main focus. I will fight for:

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Down Payment Assistance: Expanding grants to reduce the selling price of homes for buyers, bridging the gap between construction costs and what families can actually afford.

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Building Affordable Housing: New Castle County's building code actively discourages the construction of affordable housing due to it's years long permitting processes. We must reform the development code so that we can quickly build new affordable homes in a reasonable and responsible way.

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Careers, Not Just Jobs

I am running because I believe every Delawarean has the right to a career that pays a livable wage. For too long, we have settled for low-paying warehouse jobs while corporations reap the benefits of our land and infrastructure.

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When companies come to New Castle County, we need more than just job fairs—we need guarantees. My commitment is to:

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Demand Local Hiring: When businesses receive county support, they must guarantee that Delawareans will be hired.

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Create Clear Pathways: We need to know exactly what skills new jobs require so we can train our workforce effectively. I want to build a direct pathways that ensures our residents get these jobs.

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Prioritize Livable Wages: We will not settle for minimum wages. We want careers that can support a family, not just low-wage labor.

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Responsible Development

I support development, but it must be the right kind of development. We need to stop allowing developers to pave over our green spaces to build speculative, empty warehouses. We also need to make sure the building code in the county attracts new industries, not scare them away because it takes 4+ years to get a shovel in the ground.

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We need a smarter approach:

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Tenant-First Policy: We should not approve massive industrial projects without a tenant in place. No more empty shells waiting for a user.

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Diverse Growth: I want to see our economy diversify beyond logistics and warehousing to bring different types of industries and opportunities to the county.

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Investing in Our Community

Our property tax dollars are an investment in our quality of life, and I want to make sure they are put to good use. This means fully funding our libraries, parks, and public safety services. 

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Libraries as Hubs: Our libraries should be offering our kids exactly what they need to succeed, including robust after-school programs and reading initiatives.

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Fair Taxation: We need to ensure that big businesses are paying their fair share. The tax burden should not be passed down solely to the homeowner while large corporations get a pass.

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Protecting our Parks: I run through our public spaces and parks all the time. I will always fight to protect our public spaces.