CREATING AN ALEXANDRIA THAT WORKS

Housing is a human right.  I want Alexandria to be a city where families thrive for generations, teachers can live amongst their students, and young adults return after college to start families of their own.  I am proud of the work of this Council to invest directly in committed affordable housing, approve new development that incorporates committed affordable units and revised our zoning laws to encourage a broad range of new housing opportunities throughout the entire city. 

Clear communication and access to community resources is key to emerging stronger from the pandemic.   Council has worked to insure that recovery efforts are equitable and support businesses large and small. We should continue to apply the lessons we learned about engaging with local community groups, enhancing our language and communication methods including four town halls, and piloting new ideas like our guaranteed basic income program to improve community outcomes.  

My work with Moms Demand Action prior to seeking public office informs my efforts to reduce gun violence, including suicide prevention.  I am proud that over the last two years, Alexandria has substantially increased the availability and distribution of gun and trigger locks at no cost to residents and promoted Red Flag Law information.  Safer communities also means street and sidewalk design that reduces injuries and encourages all modes of transportation including expansion of DASH bus service.

My first campaign emphasized the urgent need to take bold action to address the climate crisis.  I am proud to have joined my colleagues in the creation and funding of the Office of Climate Action.  We have further expanded the scope of our Flood Mitigation Grant program to enable more Alexandrian homes to become more resilient during extreme weather events.  I will continue to be a voice tying our transportation, housing and development policies to reducing our carbon emissions and increasing our sustainability practices.