Schools
One of the reasons we moved to Howard County was because of our renowned public schools. I am thankful for the world class teachers who work hard everyday educating our children. However, we have not been fully funding our schools’ operating budget. We also have a $1 billion capital budget funding deficit. Talking with parents and educators, there is a need to find permanent fixes for our aging school infrastructure. We need to find new sources of revenue to fund our schools.
Public Safety
While our crime rate is low compared to the rest of the state, there has been an increase after Covid especially in vulnerable communities along Route 1. I’m thankful for the work that the Howard County Police force does every day and I promise to be a community partner. I believe in the statement “The right to be safe is a civil right.”
Safety isn’t just about policing—it’s also about creating communities where people can walk safely to schools, parks, and local businesses. I’ll champion investments in sidewalks and bicycle paths that make our neighborhoods more connected, reduce our carbon footprint, and improve safety for all residents.
Housing Affordability
Maryland is unfortunately ranked 43rd in the nation in housing affordability. Thousands of young people are unable to leave their parent’s homes to start families of their own due to soaring home prices. Many of my peers have left Maryland or are considering moving from the state because they are unable to afford to live here. As a steering committee member of the Housing Affordability Coalition, I have worked through legislative advocacy to make Howard County a more affordable and inclusive community.
Environmental Preservation
In District 1, we are blessed to be living in the Patapsco Valley Heritage Area. This is a great resource to our community and is a source of recreation and history. I applaud the efforts of our state legislative delegation in ensuring funds for flood mitigation in Old Ellicott City. As an environmentalist, I believe in thinking globally and acting locally, which is why I’m also active in Citizens’ Climate Lobby. As a board member of Patapsco Heritage Greenway, I’m committed to keeping our waterways clean and protecting our natural resources.
In the Community
Supporting teacher recommended candidates
HoCo Pride festival with Del. Feldmark
Testifying at the County Council to prevent human trafficking
Discussing Affordable Housing Legislation at the Columbia Democratic Club
Tree Planting with Patapsco Heritage Greenway
Celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival at Dancel Y with Sen. Lam
Campaigning with Del. Watson
