Key issues:
Fiscal responsibility
Lone Tree is well positioned to grow because of the foresight to lead with services and infrastructure to support that growth. Growth pays for itself. We need to deliver top-notch services in cost effective ways, and consider diversifying our revenue sources as we think about the future. My work experience on City Council and with organizations during periods of long- and short-term growth demonstrates the importance of developing and maintaining a culture of listening and planning for success. It is a leadership approach that brings residents, employers, planners and neighbors together to build a future that makes sense for our community.
Maintaining Infrastructure
As a city, we move forward by anticipating our residents’ infrastructure needs by listening to them and through objective evaluation of our community assets. We don’t rely on the state or federal governments to dictate one size fits all directives that won’t meet our needs. Additionally, our city facilities and amenities are designed to serve people of all incomes, ages and abilities. My goal is to ensure that our city is well-planned and strategically developed, focusing on meeting the needs of today and paving the way for the future.
I voted to support periodic infrastructure inspections so the city can stay ahead of infrastructure weakness through early and regular maintenance.
On behalf of the City of Lone Tree, I spoke to the legislature against a bill (23-213) that would have taken away the right of local communities to make their own decisions on zoning and land use.
Recently, I supported the incorporation of the Living and Aging Well in Lone Tree committee into the city’s formalized committee structure.
Safety
Our city government's primary role is to keep you, your family, your home, and your business safe. I'll work to put the best officers on our streets and ensure they have the resources and training they need to be effective.
Safety in Lone Tree begins with design review of businesses and public spaces by the LTPD, and with ongoing review of the built environment with an eye to safety.
Lone Tree was one of the first Colorado agencies to employ body cameras on all of our officers, as I fully believe in the transparency of our processes and procedures.
The ongoing training of our sworn officers, employees, and volunteers in policing ensures their compliance with the existing law and that they serve our community with dignity and integrity.
Community First
Lone Tree is blessed with a community that is vibrant and generous in spirit. Our annual Lone Tree Day of Service attracts residents and businesses who volunteer their time to clean up and renew our lovely community, from parks and open space to our local library. The annual Fall Festival and Austrian Christmas Festival, held at historic Schweiger Ranch, and the Merry Days tree lighting celebration bring our community, and visitors from nearby communities together to celebrate.
Our planning for the future includes walkable, bikeable trails on the east side that connect homes and parks with transit and a vibrant downtown area.
Planning on the east side of Lone Tree includes an 80-acre regional park just minutes from anywhere in the city.
We need to balance development on the east side with redevelopment on the west, like in the Entertainment District.
I voted in favor of adding Sweetwater Park to the City of Lone Tree and designating it as a
permanent park and open space.
After listening to the community I voted to ban new short-term rentals in the city.