Priorities

Strong today. Ready for tomorrow.

Every decision we make today shapes the New Hope of tomorrow. My priorities are focused on preserving what makes our city strong while preparing for the opportunities ahead.

Vision & Principles

New Hope is in a strong position today because generations before us made thoughtful investments in our neighborhoods, parks, infrastructure, and public services. Our responsibility is to build on that foundation.

I believe local government works best when it looks beyond the next budget cycle or election and focuses on the long-term health of the community. Every decision we make should leave New Hope stronger, more resilient, and better prepared for the future.

That vision guides my priorities on the City Council.

  • Building a community people are proud to call home.

    I believe New Hope has everything it needs to become one of the premier first-ring suburbs in the Twin Cities. We already have great neighborhoods, outstanding parks, strong city services, and residents who care about this community. The question is what we do next.

    Becoming a premier first-ring suburb won't happen because of one project or one election. It will happen because we continue making thoughtful decisions year after year. That means investing where it matters, maintaining what we have, and planning for the future instead of reacting to it.

    As a council member, I'll continue supporting thoughtful planning and long-term investments that strengthen New Hope's future while preserving what makes our community a great place to live.

  • Protecting the places people call home.

    A city's quality of life is measured one neighborhood at a time. When neighborhoods are well maintained, homes are cared for, and residents take pride in where they live, the entire community benefits.

    Our job as a city is to make the kinds of investments that help neighborhoods remain strong for the long term. That means maintaining infrastructure, supporting responsible reinvestment, and making thoughtful decisions that protect the character of our community while preparing for the future.

    Strong neighborhoods don't happen overnight. They're built over decades through consistent investment and good decision-making.

    As a council member, I'll continue investing in our infrastructure, supporting responsible reinvestment, and protecting the neighborhoods that make New Hope feel like home.

  • Creating places that strengthen our community.

    Our commercial corridors represent some of New Hope's greatest opportunities. Many have served our community well for decades, but they also have the potential to become even more.

    Thoughtful redevelopment can create places that attract new investment, support local businesses, expand our tax base, and give residents more reasons to stay, shop, and gather in New Hope. That kind of transformation doesn't happen overnight. It requires long-term planning, strong partnerships, and a clear vision for the future.

    As we look ahead, I want to see our commercial corridors evolve in ways that strengthen the entire community while respecting the neighborhoods around them.

    I'll continue supporting redevelopment that attracts investment, strengthens our tax base, and creates commercial areas that better serve residents and businesses.

  • Planning today for a stronger tomorrow.

    Good financial stewardship means thinking beyond the next budget cycle. Every investment we make today should strengthen New Hope not only for current residents, but for the generations that follow.

    That means maintaining our infrastructure before small problems become expensive ones, planning responsibly for future needs, and making thoughtful investments that improve our community over the long term. It's about balancing today's priorities with tomorrow's opportunities.

    As a member of the City Council, I'll continue approaching every financial decision with the same question: Will this leave New Hope stronger than it is today?

    I'll continue approaching every financial decision with a long-term perspective, making investments that strengthen our community while protecting its financial stability.

  • Building a community where people can thrive at every stage of life.

    I want New Hope to be a community where people can build a life. A place where someone can buy their first home, raise a family, enjoy retirement, and continue feeling connected to the community along the way.

    That means thinking beyond the needs of any one group. It means investing in parks and recreation, supporting a variety of housing options, improving accessibility, and creating public spaces that bring people together.

    As New Hope grows and changes, we should continue making decisions that ensure people of every age can see a future here.

    I'll continue supporting investments in parks, housing, accessibility, and public spaces that help people of every age build a life in New Hope.