Positions & Platform

SMART GROWTH

It is no secret that Eastern North Carolina has experienced tremendous growth and is facing some of the largest influx of development in recent years. Winterville stands to benefit from some of this investment, both directly and indirectly. To meet these opportunities, I believe we must invest smartly in our infrastructure to ensure that the Town can prosper in the exciting years ahead.

I also believe, almost more importantly, that while development can bring opportunities, respecting the established families and neighborhoods is extremely crucial. Entire neighborhoods should not face an exodus over one or more businesses locating to the area. For this reason, zoning decisions should be carefully considered to ensure everyone’s concerns are taken into account.

SAFE STREETS

All members of our community should feel safe and secure both in their home, school, or place of business. Ensuring that our first responders, police officers, fire fighters, and emergency medical services personnel receive the financial & community support that they need to make Winterville an example community for superior service will be a significant priority.

STELLAR SERVICE

Government should be good stewards of the taxpayer dollars. This can mean many things but what it distills down to is:

CITIZEN DEMAND FOR SERVICES = TAX REVENUES TO PROVIDE SERVICES

As a member of Town Council, I will reject any increase in fees or taxes without justification.

In a similar vein, as the Town grows we must take hard looks at the various services the Town offers to identify opportunities where the Town could enter into partnerships with other local governments, non-profits and the private sector.