Issues
I try to approach issues of policy pragmatically, rather than ideologically. I care what works, and what makes life better for people broadly. I'm always open to new ideas and evidence.
If there's an issue you're concerned with that you don't see addressed here, feel free to contact me.
City Charter
Writing a charter will take some time and effort, but will help us take charge of our own destiny. We can diversify our sources of revenue, and we can change the way we elect our Council, to make sure every voter gets a truly equal voice.
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Neglected Streets
When you live on the “wrong side of town,” it’s even more important to build community spirit. (Read More)
Housing Policy is Economic Policy
Expensive housing means expensive teachers, and police, and waiters, and…
(Read More)Residential Parking Permits
Street parking is a valuable resource. If you give it away for free, of course people will try to use it too much.
(Read More)Do you have a flag?
A great city deserves a great flag.
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On our public schools.
City government doesn’t run the schools, but that doesn’t mean the city can’t try to make the school board’s job easier. (Read More)
Public engagement should treat people like they're worth engaging.
Most public engagement is worthless, or actively counter-productive. We can do better.
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