For Mayor

✅ Fought for Affordable Housing

• Advocated for housing affordability throughout my career.

• Championed zoning changes to allow Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and greater flexibility for new housing options.

 

✅ Fought Against Big Box Stores

• Wrote a zoning ordiance that capped the size of new retail just below the smallest walmart and other big box stores. Kept a walmart from going where river valley market is today. 

 

✅ Expanded Opportunities for Restaurants & Businesses

• Introduced Easthampton’s first over-quota liquor licenses to attract new restaurants—and secured more after seeing their success.

• Updated zoning to help small businesses like Captain Jack’s and Small Oven to open.

• Supported Easthampton Savings Bank’s zoning change to allow a drive-through for their flagship branch.

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✅ Led on Cannabis Policy for Economic Growth

• Wrote and championed one of the first medical cannabis ordinances.

• Paved the way for legal cannabis businesses, generating millions in revenue for the city.

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✅ Brought Music & Culture to Our Community

• Helped launch the Millpond Live concert series by connecting Laudable Productions with city partners to make it happen.

• Supported and voted for the creation of the Cottage Street Cultural District.

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✅ Improved Parks, Trails & Public Spaces

• Worked with mill owners to create Millside Park and complete a major project to pave behind the mills for better access.

• Supported the Nashawannuck Pond boardwalk for improved recreation and tourism.

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✅ Invested in Our Schools

• Supported and voted for a new high school and new K–8 school, ensuring Easthampton students have the facilities they deserve.

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✅ Revitalized Our Historic Mills

• Worked with all the Pleasant and Ferry Street mill owners to support the rehab of the dilapidated mills and helped move redevelopment forward.

• Secured partnerships and infrastructure improvements to make mill conversions successful for businesses and housing.