Housing & Affordability  

We are facing a significant housing shortage and affordability crisis in Burlington. I will address our lack of affordable housing with urgency and creativity by: 

  • Holding UVM accountable for providing more on-campus housing

  • Ensuring high-quality rental standards

  • Decreasing barriers to new construction while promoting sustainable development practices  

  • Promoting innovative solutions like Home Share opportunities and increased fees for vacant buildings

  • Exploring housing solutions for our unhoused neighbors, informed by best practices and community input  

Public Safety & Well-Being  

I will help craft practical solutions to our safety and health challenges that are grounded in compassion and accountability by:

  • Ensuring our police department is properly staffed, trained, and supported while maintaining transparency and rebuilding trust

  • Strengthening our alternative public safety resources to address crises effectively

  • Expanding public safety resources downtown and in other areas most impacted by safety concerns

Climate Action  

I will pursue bold, actionable, and realistic solutions to build climate resilience for all by:

  • Advocating for our Net Zero Energy Roadmap and keeping us on track with our carbon reduction goals

  • Supporting the new voter-approved carbon fee to transition new construction and existing large commercial buildings off fossil fuels 

  • Expanding electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure citywide

  • Ensuring that walking, biking, and public transit are safe, reliable, and widely used modes of transportation

Leadership & Communication  

I am running for City Council because I believe in collaborative, community-driven leadership. Burlington thrives when its leaders listen, communicate openly, and work together across differences.  If elected, I will:  

  • Work closely with East District residents to understand and prioritize your needs 

  • Ensure open communication through regular updates, neighborhood meetings, and one-on-one conversations

  • Collaborate with fellow councilors and stakeholders regardless of political affiliation to find practical, inclusive solutions

Our challenges may be significant, but I believe in the power of community to overcome them together. I will bring a collaborative approach to my work on the City Council, seeking common ground and building consensus to create meaningful, lasting change for all of Burlington. Let’s build a Burlington that reflects our shared values and hopes for the future.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MY VISION FOR BURLINGTON…

  • VT Digger: “City Council races could change balance of power in Burlington” (2/28/25) - Click here

  • Interview with Marcus & Kelly on WVMT’s The Morning Drive (2/28/25) - Click here

  • Burlington City Council Environmental Candidate Debate (2/25/25) - Click here

  • F-35 Candidate Survey (Published 2/20/25) - Click here

  • Ward 1 NPA Candidate Forum (2/12/25) - Click here (begins at 1:01:00)

  • Local Motion, the Burlington Walk/Bike Council, and Old Spokes Home Candidate Survey Results (Published 2/12/25) - Click here

  • Vermonters for People-Oriented Places (VPOP) East District Candidate Survey Results (Published 2/11/25) - Click here

  • CCTV / Channel 17’s East District Candidate Forum (2/5/25) - Click here

  • Ward 8 NPA Candidate Forum (1/23/25) - Click here (begins at 57:00)

  • Interview with Kurt & Anthony on WVMT’s The Morning Drive (1/16/25) - Click here