ON THE ISSUES

Solutions For A Better Future

PRIORITIZE SMART GROWTH FOR KENT COUNTY

Safely restart the economy with a test, trace and isolate strategy for COVID-19, and get funding for the most impacted communities.
Strategic development of commercial districts; ensure support for small business owners, especially those impacted by COVID-19.
Sustain home values, while maintaining cost effectiveness in the county’s urban areas and suburbs.
Preserve the integrity of the environment; eliminate pollution and invest more into our county parks.
Conserve agricultural land in an attempt to limit urban sprawl and keep intact the character of Ada, Grand Rapids Township and EGR.
Prevent a traffic crisis in our county by stewarding implementation of a logical transit system.
Maintain the AAA Bond Rating for Kent County, and ensure our county budget is balanced.

Ensure our citizens have access to healthcare and safe drinking water; address recycling & land refuge crisis.
Assure greater funding for community mental health resources and recognize the opioid epidemic for what it is.
Support vital programs for our veterans and vulnerable seniors.
Expand and invest more into early childhood development.
Ensure our neighborhoods are safe, and that critical county services (such as our Sheriff's Department) are adequately funded.
Work with the various non-profit organizations in the community to streamline resources and better serve the needs of our communities.
Increase community outreach about county resources available as well as wellness and educational programs.