I need your support and your vote on May 16!
I have been involved in the community for 50 years:
- Current member COG Code Advisory Committee
- Member and President of State College Borough Council
- State College Representative Centre Region Council of Governments (COG)
- State College Representative and Chair of COG Finance Committee
- Chair of the State College Planning Commission
- Member of the Consolidation Study Commission
- Member of the Downtown Vision and Strategic Plan Committee
- Past President and Board member Congregation Brit Shalom
- Governor Josh Shapiro’s Inauguration Committee
State College Council Legislation I have sponsored:
- Green building codes
- Inclusionary/affordable housing zoning incentives
- Establishment of LGBTQ+ Advisory Board
- Establishment of Police Oversight Board
- Establishment of Borough Equity Office
I support:
Strong and sustainable neighborhoods
- Increase home ownership through support of programs the Community Land Trust and Homestead Investment Program
- More affordable and inclusionary housing through incentives and creative zoning
- Respect and enhance renter’s rights
- Improve bicycle and pedestrian connections
- Protect and enhance neighborhood parks and shopping
- Improved communications between residents and borough staff
Treat all members of the community with equity and respect
- Encourage diversity and inclusiveness
- Protect minority rights
- Protect workers’ rights
- Engage students
Build a strong community
- Work to create a more vibrant downtown
- Encourage entrepreneurial development
- Address revenue generation and budget restraints
- More affordable and inclusionary business and commercial space for local businesses through incentives and creative zoning
Complete and through review of zoning codes
- Cover all items from building size and height
- Address density and safety
More citizen and community input in planning and development
- No more “surprises” with more lead time to review plans
- Improve communications with neighboring municipalities to discuss impacts of new developments
Functional working relationship with Penn State and Students
- Use safe and sustainable sources of energy
- Open Penn State facilities in a responsible manner to the community
- Respect and involve students in community affairs
Neighborhoods, downtown, workers, business, Penn State, students – the community working together.
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