As Mayor, I envision propelling our City to regional leadership in transparency. For starters, our residents can count on my having an unwavering commitment to live-casting and archived recordings of all public meetings convened by the City.

Two decades ago, our city demonstrated foresight by establishing a dedicated Center for the Arts, marking a significant investment in cultural enrichment. Now, it’s time to usher in a new era of creativity.

I recognize the indispensable role of first responders. They’re the backbone of our community’s safety and well-being, tirelessly serving and protecting us each and every day. Their dedication, bravery, and sacrifice deserve our utmost appreciation and support. I am committed to ensuring that our first responders have the resources and recognition they need to continue their vital work.

Schools are the cornerstone of our community and one of the top reasons residents choose Richardson. It’s time to take those relationships to a more collaborative and proactive level. We can and should find ways to work more closely with our schools to maximize the impact of taxpayer funds while making Richardson an increasingly more attractive place to live.

For ages, Richardson has boasted a 60/40 split in its commercial vs. residential tax base. Today, the commercial 60% is in jeopardy. Changing market conditions will impact future decades of commercial property occupancy. Proactively working with much greater urgency to mitigate future valuation is key to keeping taxes manageable.

Richardson neighborhoods are the essence of what makes our city sought after. Investing in them yields unparalleled benefits for our community. Prioritizing initiatives tailored to the unique needs of each one is crucial. Enhancing safety, upgrading infrastructure, and enhancing the aesthetic appeal of every neighborhood are top priorities.