My Platform

Police support

In New Hope, the Mayor’s primary role is to oversee the police department. As a retired police officer, I will continue New Hope’s tradition of community policing. As mayor of New Hope, I will work with the Chief of Police to:

  • Re-introduce weekly police reports.

  • Bring back the bike patrol unit and traffic control assistance on busy weekends.

  • Enforce speeding and street noise violations.

  • Support accreditation and up-to-date training.

  • Write press releases and work to inform the community about Emergency Preparedness.

  • Inform residents about the Emergency Preparedness Plan.

Community advocacy

In New Hope, the Mayor often acts as the face of a community and a town is only as great as its people. As mayor of New Hope, I will:

  • Recruit and involve more residents and business owners in the town’s committees, boards, and nonprofits.

  • Encourage all to support New Hope businesses and nonprofits that are vital to promoting the arts, our diversity, and the entertainment in our town.

  • Advocate for residents in the town’s quality-of-life issues.

  • Work to preserve New Hope’s charm and history of openness and acceptance.

  • Maintain a positive working relationship with Borough Council.

  • Strengthen the relationship with officials in neighboring towns.

  • Produce a monthly mayor’s report.

Democratic values

I’m well aware that the threats we’re facing nationally could affect people in our town. Within the scope of my ability as mayor, I will uphold the Democratic values of equity, inclusion, and progress and serve my community with integrity.

  • Fight for New Hope to remain a safe and joyful place for the LGBTQIA+ community.

  • Uphold the Constitutional rights for all residents, regardless of immigration status.

  • Encourage environmentally friendly development as much as possible.

  • Listen to residents and be a mayor for the people.