Prioritizing Fiscal Responsibility
Flagstaff families and businesses deserve a city government that spends wisely, controls costs, and delivers essential services without overburdening taxpayers. As your City Council member, I am committed to fiscal responsibility — balancing our community’s critical needs with practical, sustainable solutions that keep Flagstaff affordable for everyone.
Key Accomplishment: Reducing Water and Sewer Rate Increases
In 2024, city leaders proposed a massive 166% increase in water and sewer rates over five years, along with a perpetual 5% annual hike, to address a $300 million infrastructure shortfall. This plan would have placed a heavy financial burden on working families and local businesses.
I listened closely to residents’ concerns, collaborated with stakeholders, and worked within open meeting laws to build consensus for a better solution. The result was a much more manageable 8.5% annual adjustment over five years. This change saved our community millions of dollars while still addressing urgent infrastructure needs.
This is exactly the kind of responsible, collaborative leadership Flagstaff needs — practical solutions that protect taxpayers without sacrificing essential services.
Facing Tough Budget Choices Ahead
Flagstaff residents deserve and expect top-tier public safety: reliable, responsive police and fire services that protect our families, neighborhoods, and visitors every day.
For years, our Flagstaff Police Department and Flagstaff Fire Department have faced chronic underfunding due to past budget cuts, shifting priorities, population growth, tourism, and rising call volumes. This has led to real gaps in staffing, training, equipment, and infrastructure — leaving our first responders stretched thin and our community more vulnerable.
As we work to close these gaps and ensure sustainable, high-quality public safety, the City is considering options such as increasing sales taxes or property tax levies.
I believe Flagstaff should not have to settle for less when it comes to the safety of our homes and streets. It is time to prioritize and adequately fund our police and fire departments so they can deliver the fast response times, well-equipped teams, and secure future that every resident expects and deserves.
True fiscal responsibility means making smart choices: protecting essential services, controlling unnecessary spending, and finding the right balance that keeps taxes and rates reasonable for the people who live and work here.
Join Me in Building a Fiscally Responsible Flagstaff
I will continue fighting for budgets that are transparent, efficient, and focused on results — so we can invest in our community’s future without placing undue burdens on hardworking families and local businesses.
Support my campaign today by volunteering, donating, or spreading the word. Together, we can ensure Flagstaff remains safe, vibrant, and affordable for generations to come.
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