In our vibrant city, every resident deserves the chance to thrive and realize their aspirations. It’s not just about living; it’s about flourishing with dignity and security. I envision a community where stability isn’t a luxury-it's a given. We can ensure that essentials like nutritious food, reliable shelter, and personal safety are accessible for everyone as well as providing a Living Wage for all public employees.
Together, we can build an Asheville that is not only prosperous but also equitable and inclusive. Economic security should be a right, not a privilege, for every resident of our beloved city.
- Leveling the Economic Playing Field: I am dedicated to minimizing disparities in start-up funding for budding entrepreneurs. By fostering an environment that supports innovation and enterprise, we can empower individuals and families to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams with confidence.
- A Robust Social Safety Net: I am committed to ensuring that essentials like nutritious food, reliable shelter, and personal safety are accessible for everyone. I want to live in a city that cares for the people who make it great.
- Continued support of Public Transportation: A well-connected city is an empowered city. Efficient and reliable access to public transportation means that every citizen can easily access work, education, and healthcare facilities.
- A Living Wage: I have signed the PCNCDP Living Wage Pledge, which means that I will work together with other council members to use the city budget to raise and maintain starting salaries of all public employees to a living wage and commit to incentivizing private businesses who are awarded contracts to provide their employees with the minimum of a living wage.
Together, we can build an Asheville that is not only prosperous but also equitable and inclusive. Economic security should be a right, not a privilege, for every resident of our beloved city.