FORWARD TOGETHER

A simple truth lies at the heart of everything I believe: Strong communities don’t just happen. 

They are built—by people who care. By neighbors who check in on one another. By parents who volunteer at local schools. By sharing from our own abundance, and asking for help when we need it. By gardening together and enjoying playgrounds, dog parks, and greenspaces together. By everyday people who decide that where they live should be safe, welcoming, and filled with opportunity.

Community building isn't just about block parties or clean-up days—though those matter. It’s about creating spaces where everyone feels they belong. It’s about fostering trust, lifting each other up, and making sure no one gets left behind.

And safety? Safety is the foundation of that vision. Because no child should grow up afraid to walk to school. No family should feel unsafe in their own home. A safe neighborhood is a thriving neighborhood, and that starts with all of us—working hand in hand with local leaders, first responders, educators, and each other.

When we invest in each other, we create more than just safer streets—we create futures. We create hope. We center justice. We move forward, together.

Together, We Can Build a City We’re Proud to Call Home

This campaign is not just about politics—in fact, it’s mostly NOT about politics at all. It’s about people. 

It’s about the parents who want to see their children grow up in a safe and supportive neighborhood. It’s about the families who are tired of worrying about crime on their streets. It’s about the neighbors tired of drivers racing through our streets with no regard to safety and consequences. At the end of the day, it’s about the residents who are fed up with empty promises and who demand real, accountable leadership. That resident is me, and I’ve heard from many of you that I’m not alone. 

I am committed to working tirelessly, fighting for what's right, and making our city a better place for all. Together, we can build a community where everyone feels safe, heard, and valued.

Here are some priorities that reflect my personal values. Please don’t hesitate to share with me the things that are important to you and your family.

1. Safer Streets for Every Family

Safety is not a luxury—it is a right. As a mom, I know the worry that comes with sending your kids out the door. I will work tirelessly to ensure our streets are safe for everyone. This means:

  • Improving lighting, street maintenance, and infrastructure  by supporting legislation focused on public infrastructure, streetscape projects, and neighborhood calming measures to help create safer spaces for walking, biking, and recreation to help improve public safety. Working to support the newly formed Department of Transportation, created with the passing of Proposition T in 2024.

  • Fostering the evolving relationship with the city’s police force as we navigate this time of transition. Focusing on  community safety programs that prioritize de-escalation, crime prevention and intervention, building relationships between law enforcement and residents, and reducing 911 response times.  Support police getting raises, support city workers.

  • Supporting our first responders including the city’s firefighters and EMS workers. Focusing on open lines of communication and productive dialogue with this essential city workforce.

  • Coordinating with neighborhood associations and neighborhood safety committees to encourage citizen engagement, working to problem solve with those closest to the issues.

  • Supporting green spaces throughout the ward and specifically downtown as we revitalize the economic hub of the city. Green spaces naturally create a sense of community and public safety.

2. Building Stronger, More Connected Communities

A connected community is a thriving community. Our neighborhoods should be places where people know each other, support one another, and work together for the common good. To achieve this, I will:

  • Enhance recreational spaces, playgrounds, gardens, and community centers where families can gather, children can play, and neighbors can unite.

  • Foster partnerships with local businesses, schools, and churches to create stronger, more supportive community networks.

  • Host regular town halls and attend neighborhood meetings where residents can voice concerns and help guide decision-making.

  • Support affordable housing initiatives to ensure that families, regardless of income, can build roots in our neighborhoods.

3. Transparency and Honesty in Government

As a Missourian, honesty and transparency are values I hold dear, and they are essential for rebuilding trust in government. I am committed to:

  • Being open and accessible with residents at every step. You will always know where I stand and how your concerns are being addressed.

  • Holding city departments accountable for their actions and spending, ensuring that every dollar is used wisely to benefit our community.

  • Publicly sharing key decisions and outcomes, so you can be fully informed about policies that affect your family, your neighborhood, and our city.

  • Fighting for honest budgeting—we need to make sure that money is being spent where it matters most: public safety, basic services, and neighborhood development.

4. Fighting for What’s Right, No Matter the Challenge

As a mom, I’m working hard to teach my child to stand up for what’s right, even when it’s hard. In the same way, I will fight for our families and our communities with unwavering determination. This means:

  • Championing environmental justice policies that protect our city for future generations—because a healthy city is a safe city.

  • Advocating for policies that support working families—from affordable childcare to fair wages, I’ll fight to ensure our families have what they need to thrive.

  • Standing up for the most vulnerable—whether it’s fighting for mental health resources, LGBTQIA+ inclusive policies, supporting at-risk youth, or ensuring seniors are cared for, I will ensure that no one is left behind.

  • Fighting for equity and justice in all city policies, ensuring that every family, regardless of background or ZIP code, has access to opportunity, resources, and safety.

5. Empowering Parents, Empowering Families

As a parent, I understand the importance of having a voice in the decisions that impact our children. I am committed to:

  • Advocating for stronger family-friendly policies including access to affordable healthcare and healthcare facilities, after-school programs, and the reduction of food desert areas.

  • Engaging with parents, teachers, and community leaders to ensure that our schools have the support they need by building partnerships between the city and the school district, with particular care to responsible disbursement of Prop S monies.

  • Supporting family-oriented economic initiatives, such as small business grants and job training programs, so parents can provide for their families and strengthen our local economy.

  • Ensuring responsible awarding of tax credits and incentives. Working to balance the essential development and economic growth in our city while also supporting families and putting our residents first. Continuing to ensure that tax incentives are vetted properly and only used on feasible, family friendly projects, such as those including affordable housing for multi-children families. This would include, for example, 3-4 bedroom apartments and homes, a need that has been overlooked in the past.

6. Supporting Small Business

As a small business owner in the 8th Ward, I know firsthand how essential it is to create supportive, vibrant neighborhoods that help local businesses grow and stay rooted in the community.

  • Supporting streamlined city services and solutions to attract and retain business growth for small business owners, like myself.

  • Advocating for public transportation solutions to encourage more people to visit various city neighborhoods. Continue to fight to increase the footprint of our public transportation options.

  • Encouraging investment in vibrant, walkable commercial districts by improving streetscapes, lighting, signage, and accessibility. Support mixed use development with housing, retail, and public space.

  • Supporting small business growth and retention in downtown St Louis to increase foot traffic and help support the tourism of both native St. Louisans and those visiting. St Louis has so much to offer both residents and those exploring our city, and I want to spread the word that our city is a beautiful place to visit.

  • Actively promote and highlight local businesses, increasing public awareness of the many incredible restaurants, retail shops, art spaces, and service businesses we have in the 8th Ward.