The Experience Durham Needs

I am a professional urban planner who specializes in helping cities across the South manage their growth in a sustainable and equitable manner.

As a member of Durham's Planning Commission since 2018, I have fought for progressive initiatives like walkability improvements, inclusionary planning, and transit-oriented development.

I am a Durham native and for the past ten years, I have been actively engaged in regional politics and local community organizing.

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Rapid growth requires sustainable and equitable planning solutions. I have helped multiple growing cities implement those solutions successfully, and I am prepared to do the same in Durham if I am elected to the Board of Commissioners.

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PLATFORM

Empowering Durham Communities

Enact real system changes that allow residents to shape the future of Durham.

Taking Bold Action on Climate Change

Make Durham walkable & carbon-neutral - End suburban sprawl & improve public transit

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Funding & Improving Public Education

Expand Universal Pre-K - Increase the investments in our schools and our educators

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ISSUES

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A walkable, carbon-neutral community by 2045

Transparent, Accountable, Responsive

Good government that serves everyone

Ending Sprawl and Managing Growth

A sustainable, fiscally-responsible built environment

Democratic workplaces and dignified jobs

Building and Protecting Social Housing

Affordable, accessible, and high quality housing

Reliable, affordable, convenient for all

A more just early education system

High quality and inclusive public schools

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Supporting our Farmers and Rural Residents

A vibrant rural economy

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