I declared my candidacy for Cumberland City Council because I want to make a difference.  I remain committed to that goal as your Councilman.

I care deeply for this City, having been born and raised in Cumberland.  I choose to make Cumberland my home.  I recognize all that Cumberland has to offer.  But, I also recognize all of the challenges facing our great city.

I believe we must turn our attention back on the community that we know and love, strengthen it from within, rebuild our infrastructure, reinvest in our small businesses, lift up our seniors, learn from the past, and move on into the future.  We must refocus our energy on what we have and allow Cumberland’s spirit and charm to promote our community.  We cannot add any additional burden to City residents – we cannot overwhelm the citizens with higher and higher taxes – we must curb spending where possible to meet the vital needs of our City.  We must work to ensure that our public safety services have the resources necessary to protect us.

As Councilman, I plan to work closely with residents to pay closer attention to what is taking place in every Cumberland neighborhood.  I will work to preserve the character of Cumberland through Smart Growth and redevelopment of existing infrastructure.  I aim to make doing business in the City easier and make government more responsive to citizens’ needs.

I am dedicated to making a difference and committed to working with and for the residents of Cumberland. 

We’re all in this together, and together we will make a difference!