Here is an excerpt from the questionnaire I filled out for the Keene Sentinel about why I am running for reelection to the City Council.
I’m running for city council because the sidewalks in ward 2 are a danger to pedestrians, and I aim to get them fixed.
I’m running because rent is up 22% in five years, and it’s time we built more housing in this city.
I’m running because some of the densest neighborhoods on the East Side no longer have living street trees, and I want to work on a new plan to restore our urban forest canopy to good health.
I’m running because multi-modal infrastructure is vital to the long-term sustainability of Keene, and someone needs to defend the place of bike lanes in our downtown project.
I’m running because overdose deaths continue to climb, and we need to direct resources toward harm reduction and expanding avenues to recovery.
I’m running because it’s important to public safety that the city and county get on the same page with respect to EMS service. That’s a relationship which is going to need significant repair, with concessions from all parties.
And I’m running for city council because Keene’s best days are ahead of us. I want to be there to help make them happen.
The election is Tuesday. If you live in Keene's Ward 2, I'd appreciate your vote.