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Campaign Kick Off We kicked off the campaign a few weekends ago with meet and greets across District D. We talked about affordable housing, transit access for seniors, greenway expansion, protection for LGBT residents, and community engagement, among other topics. Thanks to all who came out for the wonderful conversations! Primary Election on May 17thContinueContinue reading “May Updates”

Let’s get together for a bite! Neighbors are hosting a series of tasty meet and greets and I’m hoping you will join me there. RSVP if you can but feel free to show up regardless. And please invite your friends! Afternoon (iced) tea and snacks on Saturday, April 30th from 3-5 pm at the homeContinueContinue reading “See you soon”

Raleigh is home to over 100 miles of greenway trails. As a bicycle commuter, I’m invested in growing our trail network. I want to ensure safety for bicyclists, pedestrians, skateboarders, and all of the folks who choose alternative ways to get around. I attended the Oaks and Spokes Trail Oriented Design forum to learn aboutContinueContinue reading “Happy (& safe) biking!”

In teaching economic development at NC State, I ask my students to investigate the private and public sector investments that should be made in communities across North Carolina. Raleigh has one of the strongest economies in the U.S., so they typically choose other communities for their research. And yet many residents here are still excludedContinueContinue reading “Economic Inclusion”

We had all hoped the COVID-19 pandemic would be over by now. And yet the struggle continues. I tested positive during the omicron surge. Being laid up with a cough, sore throat and head fog is not my preferred state of being. During these dark days, I am grateful that my symptoms were not worse.ContinueContinue reading “Covid continues, continue to take care!”

I had a great time with Lake Johnson staff and community to clean up the lake. This annual NC Big Sweep event helps to keep Lake Johnson water clean and free of debris. The City of Raleigh partners with Foothills Brewing and the Wake County Soil and Water Conservation Department to make the event possible.ContinueContinue reading “Keeping Lake Johnson clean”

Thanks to everyone who supports Athens Drive Community Library! Neighbors came together and worked with the Wake County Public Libraries and Wake County Public School System to re-open the library. Effective Wednesday, August 25, we can enter the library, browse for books, use a public computer, and pick up books on reserve. Visitors ages 5+ContinueContinue reading “Athens Drive Community Library is open.”

Significant investments in green stormwater infrastructure are needed in Raleigh. Green infrastructure helps us prepare for disruptive weather and protect our water resources. It also provides greenspace for public enjoyment. Green infrastructure uses natural and built landscape features to capture and soak up rainwater. The issue is that impervious surfaces – roads, sidewalks, parking lots,ContinueContinue reading “Green Infrastructure”

Freedom and dignity are sometimes limited based on the color of our skin, who we love, gender. Policies and practices of segregation and discrimination unfairly narrow opportunity. If we want to realize the ideals of justice and liberty for all, we must acknowledge our history, and repair it. I believe in equity: an allocation ofContinueContinue reading “Freedom & Dignity”