Priorities

Every District 8 resident deserves to feel safe and proud of the neighborhood they call home.

That means paying attention to the everyday things that directly affect quality of life—clean streets and alleys, well-maintained public spaces, safe routes for people walking and biking, and neighborhood businesses where residents feel comfortable stopping in.

These concerns may not always make the biggest headlines, but they matter. A neglected alley, persistent trash, an unsafe intersection or problems around a neighborhood business can change how people experience their community every single day.

I believe city government should work with residents, neighborhood organizations, businesses and city agencies to identify problems early and find practical solutions. And when something isn’t working, residents deserve communication about what is being done and who is responsible for doing it.

District 8 should be a place where clean, safe and welcoming neighborhoods are the expectation—not the exception.

City government works best when residents know someone is listening.

When you contact your City Council office, you should receive a response—even when the answer isn’t immediate. You should know your concern has been heard, who is working on it and what happens next.

I’ve seen firsthand how frustrating it can be when residents don’t know where to turn for help. Sometimes solving a problem means connecting someone with the right city department. Other times it means asking questions, following up and making sure an issue doesn’t simply fall through the cracks.

As your District 8 Councilmember, I want to build an office known for being accessible, responsive and accountable. That means returning calls and messages, helping residents navigate city services and following through until we have done everything reasonably within our power to help.

You may not always get the answer you hoped for, but you should never be left wondering whether your Council office heard you.

Small businesses are part of the fabric of our neighborhoods. They create jobs, provide services, build relationships and help give each District 8 community its own identity.

But opening and operating a small business in Denver shouldn’t be unnecessarily difficult. Business owners should be able to understand what the city requires of them, navigate permitting and approvals more efficiently, and know where to turn when they encounter a problem.

I want to work with District 8 entrepreneurs and local businesses to better understand where city processes are creating unnecessary barriers. That includes looking closely at permitting, communication between departments and the amount of time it takes businesses to get the answers and approvals they need.

Supporting small businesses also means recognizing that they are community partners. City government should listen to the people investing their time, money and ideas in our neighborhoods and work collaboratively with them to help our commercial corridors thrive.