Howard County is overly reliant on employers in DC and Baltimore. WE MUST ATTRACT NEW MAJOR EMPLOYERS TO HOWARD COUNTY through aggressive and strategic outreach to the private sector. Howard County offers great schools, safe neighborhoods, attractive office space and a strong tax base. I will champion policies and efforts to transform Howard County into an economic engine in Maryland.

Howard County is seen as a destination for people looking to start and raise a family in Maryland. I will pursue and support policies that make it easier for dual income and single parent households to ACCESS QUALITY CHILDCARE AT A REASONABLE PRICE.

Housing is expensive– and affordably priced options for young families and older adults are few and far between. In the coming months I will reveal my plan to REIGNITE OUR HOUSING MARKET by providing young families access to single family homes and attractive home-buying options for residents interested in downsizing.

I support INVESTMENTS IN YOUTH ENGAGEMENT AND FAMILY RESOURCES as a proactive deterrent to violence in our community. Additionally, there are opportunities to drive better public safety outcomes through STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS IN TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPING KEY PARTNERSHIPS within the community.

Capital Budgets reflect our longterm commitment to the wellbeing of our most precious institutions. FAMILIES NOW AND IN THE FUTURE DESERVE QUALITY SCHOOL FACILITIES. More than 80% of the school operating budget is dedicated to salaries. As a fierce advocate for labor, I believe that ALL COLLECTIVELY BARGAINED SALARY AND COMPENSATION AGREEMENTS MUST BE HONORED IN OUR OPERATING BUDGETS.