Opportunities and Ideas
I am a strong believer in consensus building and one of my ongoing priorities as an elected official is to foster an environment of shared vision among our community’s leaders. It is imperative that we set aside our own agendas and focus on the greater good for all.
Like many local governments today ,we face a large budget deficit. Currently our tax base comes primarily from occupational tax, and with the current rate of unemployment, a strain is placed on our city’s revenue. Our city needs an innovative and inclusive mindset in thinking about the future. I pledge to seek support and be an integral part of creative thinking for out of the box ideas and revenue generating models, including new partnerships in the public and private sectors, to generate new revenue sources.
Part of creative thinking involves new ways of addressing the issues already at hand. As part of our current master plan of improvements, two way streets, would provide easier orientation and improved visibility for storefront businesses, increasing business and economic success in retail and restaurant establishments. Other priorities should include the revitalization of the Distillery District and addressing the Student Housing issues within our community.
But we can’t stop inside our own city limits. In order to be fully effective and progressive, Lexington needs to be a driver on inclusive regionalism. We need to engage and empower our neighboring communities, with effective strategies and resources to take our partnerships to the next step. We have to work together in order to grow together.
I have ideas, and I am open to new ideas, on all these issues and more. I look forward to working with all in our community to ensure that Lexington becomes the best it can be through doing the right thing for the right reasons.
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