Economic Development

Independently developed city's first mobile app, "Your Manassas" promoting businesses and events
Independently established weekly newsletter highlighting events and businesses (2000+ subscribers)
Hosted Greater Manassas Community Job Fair, working with community leaders and over 50 businesses. Over 400 attendees.
Coordinated meeting between Economic Development department and Virginia Travel and Tourism Board
Hosted Business Leaders forum, introducing new Economic Development staff to business community
Supported Main Street widening in Old Town
Supported re-structuring utility rates for high utilization customers, making the city more competitive for industrial clients while NOT pushing cost to citizen rate payers
Supported first major update in city zoning in 40 years, making them easier to navigate for potential businesses
Supported targeted re-development of underutilized space into commercial/residential
As member of Airport Commission, supported expansion of aerospace industry at air port
Proposed "here, near, far" city marketing strategy, later adopted by staff
The BEST tool for economic growth is leaving as much disposable income in the hands of residents to spend in our shops and other businesses. To that end, I have opposed the city's recent trend in raising taxes.
Supported creation of city's first Business Accelerator(incubator) in Old Town
Supported South Grant investment to turn the tide in that part of the city

Quality of Life & Public Safety

Opposed high density development that will add hundreds of students to our crowded schools and hundreds of cars to our crowded commute
Opposed our current tax rate, among the highest in the region
Launched city's first "Good Neighbors" campaign, raising awareness of city blight and over crowding reporting procedures and other resources
Developed first constituent services guide
Supported giving residents the right to "opt in" to parking districts by petitioning council
Supported SUPs for new medical facilities to allow citizen input on potentially controversial actions
Worked with community leaders and city staff in launching the city's first Founders Day event
Supported full staffing and funding for the MCPD and Fire and Rescue
Worked with city staff in launching "The Hall", city hall's FREE rotating art exhibit (no tax payer expense)
Sponsor of city arts competition
Supported the hiring of 3 additional staff fire and rescue personnel
Personally assisted residents reporting overcrowding and blight
Supported the burying of powerlines to improve utility reliability
Supported blight abatement of condemned properties
Supported re-alignment of MCPD pay to combat attrition

Hosted independent town halls on various topics of concern
Hosted regular "Coffee with Your Councilman" events
Developed first constituent services and engagement website, www.YourManassas.com
Launched city's first "New Neighbors" campaign, mailing welcome cards to new city residents
Independently developed city's first mobile app, "Your Manassas" promoting businesses and events
Independently established weekly newsletter highlighting events and businesses (2000+ subscribers)

Supported replacement of the "revenue sharing agreement" with a more structured and predictable funding process for the schools, which was passed unanimously by the City Council and School Board
Worked with community leaders on the deployment of "Little Free Libraries" at various locations throughout the city
Established literacy grant through our education non-profit
Supported Girls in Aviation Day at the Manassas City Airport
Sponsor of Stand Strong for Education
Written letters of recommendation for MCPS faculty seeking regional award recognition
Communicated positive information about our public and private school accomplishments through community newsletter with over 2000 subscribers
Sponsor of the Round Elementary School Academic Fair