Cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when, they are created by everybody.

 Ensuring Williamsburg student performance and test scores are on par with neighboring counties by:   

• Investing in Early Childhood Education and Pre-K programs are one of the best ways to guarantee students are prepared for their future. Students with a strong early education are far more likely to succeed and pass standardized tests in K-12 Education.
• Increasing teacher pay, and decreasing the student-to-teacher ratio. 
• Evaluating the option of establishing an independent school system, considering student outcomes, teacher and staff stability, and down-the-line ramifications of a Williamsburg Independent School System after receiving the Student Performance Action Plan on July 31st.
• Expanding access to Certificate Programs and Vocational Schools at the high school level.  

 Promoting environmentally friendly practices and policies to protect Williamsburg's natural beauty by:  

• Supporting current efforts to reduce carbon emissions in all areas of the Williamsburg Government. 
• Coordinating with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality to set even more ambitious goals for greenhouse gas reduction, building off the 2022 Williamsburg Greenhouse Gas Audit. 
• Constructing more walkable infrastructure to reduce carbon monoxide emissions from road vehicles.
• Protecting Williamsburg greenspace and parks, and expanding it where possible. 

Keeping Williamsburg a calm, and safe place for all residents by:

• Supporting the current community-based policing model, which seeks input from communities across Williamsburg. 
• Ensuring that the Williamsburg Police Department has the resources and technology they need to protect us. 
• Working with the Williamsburg Police to bridge divides between different city communities.
• Expanding street lights and sidewalks where feasible to increase pedestrian safety. 

 Maintaining strong relationships, and forging new partnerships by: 

• Continuing to strengthen the relationship between Williamsburg City & The College of William & Mary by forging specific partnership initiatives to tackle issues like housing, K-12 education, and the growing need for young professionals to choose Williamsburg City as their home. 
• Collaborating with Colonial Williamsburg to increase Williamsburg's national presence as a premier tourist destination. 
• Working with localities in the Richmond and Hampton Roads region to boost Virginia Regional Economic Growth.

 Making sure that you're always heard on issues that are important to you by:  

• Sending monthly updates detailing what I'm working on and who I am communicating with. 
• Regularly attending meetings with neighborhood groups, to provide updates, and listen to concerns.
• Scheduling regular town halls, and telephone town halls. 
• Always answering constituent messages, emails, and calls. 

 Exploring Alternative Funding Sources to accomplish our shared goals, while maintaining the  city's low taxes low by: 

• Looking into federal and private sector grants and loans, especially in regards to increasing funding for K-12 education. 
• Keeping Williamsburg property taxes one of the lowest in Virginia.
• Expanding tax incentives to encourage Williamsburg residents to open small businesses.