My platform focuses on three key priorities:
1. Investing in People
When we invest in young people and strengthen support systems for women and families, we build safer neighborhoods and a stronger Memphis for generations to come. What this could look like: • Supporting city backed mentoring programs for youth • Expanding afterschool and summer programs • Increasing funding to organizations providing wraparound services for women and families • Strengthening the student to job pipeline through workforce partnerships, internships, and career pathways Investing in youth, families, and opportunity builds safer neighborhoods and a stronger Memphis.
2. Improving Our Infrastructure
Growth must benefit the people who live here, this means: • Improving lighting, roads, sidewalks, parks, and remove blighted properties • Requiring TIF and PILOT deals to include neighborhood investments like parks, job training, and street improvements • Setting local hiring goals for companies receiving incentives • Creating storefront grants for local businesses and corridor improvements • Holding quarterly small business listening sessions with city leaders • Supporting quality affordable housing, neighborhood redevelopment, and responsible community growth Strong neighborhoods and strong businesses create stronger Memphis.
3. Holistic Public Safety
Crime in Memphis is down nearly 40 percent. To keep that progress going and improve trust with the public, I support: • Competitive pay to retain quality officers • Full staffing to reduce burnout and slow response times • More neighborhood patrols and foot patrols • Regular community meetings with officers • Youth outreach and mentorship programs • Faster response to non emergency quality of life issues • Training focused on communication and de escalation Strong officers and strong community relationships create safer neighborhoods.
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