A rising tide lifts all ships

I grew up in Durham, attending Forest View Elementary and Durham School of the Arts.  I know firsthand that while teachers and staff work tirelessly to provide students with opportunities and a sense of belonging, too many young people are left behind before they reach adulthood. Equitable growth cannot occur when we govern for those in positions of privilege and power, and I firmly believe that our foremost priority is making sure that every single resident is in a position to thrive, not just scrape by.

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The federal government is being looted by the kakistocracy. Grants once used to help our most underserved neighbors are drying up. Durham must be proactive in filling these funding gaps.​ Our current Council has largely followed the status quo, but these extreme times call for bold ideas if we are to weather this storm. My mission as a public servant is to ensure economic security and social stability for ALL of Durham by proposing bold, long-term solutions that reach residents of all means. We can work together to adjust the trajectory of growth and development to one of safety and equity for all Durhamites.