As an Auroran, as your neighbor, and a candidate, I am committed to public safety and police accountability, affordable housing, and immigration. I firmly believe that our efforts will fundamentally shift the narrative that has been built of our home.

Let’s show ourselves, our state, and our nation what Aurora is all about, together.

Platform

Empowering Communities: Ensuring Safe and Accountable Policing and Alternatives

Commitment to Transparency and Accountability: Aurora needs a robust and independent civilian oversight agency of the Aurora Police Department.
Commitment to Community Engagement: Promote regular community forums to address residents’ concerns and fears, and foster open dialogue with the police and the City of Aurora.
Investment in Resources: Advocate for increased funding for mental health services, crisis intervention programs, and training for police officers in de-escalation techniques, youth brain development, and implicit bias.
Collaborative Initiatives: Propose partnerships with local organizations to enhance neighborhood improvement efforts on community definitions of public safety and programming.

Building Hope: Affordable Housing for Every Family

Affordable Housing Development: Outline plans to incentivize developers to create more affordable housing units through tax breaks or subsidies.
Support for Renters: Advocate for tenant protections and support services for those facing eviction.
Zoning Reforms: Promote revising zoning laws to increase the availability of multi-family housing and mixed-use developments that incorporate affordable units.
Colfax and Redevelopment Efforts: Advocate for diverse representation and input on the redevelopment efforts of the Colfax corridor.

Embracing Newcomers: United for a Prosperous Aurora

Welcoming Community Initiatives: Position Aurora as a welcoming city for immigrants by promoting programs that celebrate cultural and economic contributions.
Access to Resources: Ensure that immigrants have access to essential services, including language assistance, legal resources, and job training programs.
Partnerships with Nonprofits: Work with local organizations to provide education and outreach for immigrant communities, helping them navigate city services and integrate into the community.

I am committed to creating a city that is rooted in our community’s safety, wellbeing, and abundance for all Aurora residents. As a candidate and as the next representative of Ward 1, I am dedicated to always listening to the community’s needs, working with you, and making data-driven decisions that improve the quality of life in Aurora.