A life-long resident in New Hanover County, I have devoted my years of service, both professionally and personally, in the hopes of providing quality services which enhance the safety, livability, and prosperity of our community.
I have made it my goal to work across party lines to get things done whether it’s with fellow elected leaders, our congressional delegation in Raleigh or Washington, the county commissioners or the many advocacy groups that exist. My goal has always been to build relationships based on respect, professionalism, and integrity. Everyone brings their own life experiences to the table and together our differences create an environment that affords all residents the ability to achieve their greatest potential.
An election is about experience; experience in dealing with the issues that affect our community. I am a native of Wilmington and have seen up close and personal the changes that occur over time. It is my belief that having that background is very important in helping guide Wilmington in the future. In short I think you should know where you’ve been to help determine where you’re going. I will therefore be guided in the future as I have been in the past, to do what is in the best interests of Wilmington and our residents.
The biggest barrier we face is the shortage of affordable housing units, especially rental. Over 50% of renters in the City of Wilmington are housing cost burdened. People are paying more than they can reasonably afford for housing, putting them at risk for losing housing if any financial hiccup occurs. The recently released Housing Needs Assessment, done for the City and County, estimates a 4,163-unit gap, over the next eight years, in rental housing for households earning less than $64,000 in the City alone.
