Welcome

First, let me warmly welcome you all to my page. I am appreciative you took the time to find out more about me and about my campaign.

I am running for the Jackson City Council Ward 1 seat and I ask for your support.

But why should you support me?

1. I love Jackson. While some may consider the fact that I am not originally from Jackson, and have only lived in Jackson for 5 year a detriment, I think it is an attribute. I made an active decision to move to Jackson and an active decision to stay in Jackson. I am not here by chance. I am also not mired in old Jacksonian politics (I'll let you decide if that's a positive or a negative). And while I love Jackson, it is not perfect and I do not think we all must just accept its imperfections. We must ALL strive to improve it.
2. I believe in Jackson. I believe people that live in Jackson are smart and hard-working. I believe the people and businesses that have left Jackson were basically forced to leave. I believe that if it wasn't for a difficult tax structure, poor infrastructure and inadequate public safety, these people and businesses would still be in Jackson.
3. I have lived and worked in other cities. Each city I've ever lived in has done something great. It has also done something poorly. Jackson is no different. We need to work hard to maintain the great things and equally as hard to change the not-so-great things.
4. I am NOT "connected". I don't vacation with legislators, big business or lawyers. I live and work and spend time with a bunch of "average" people like me. I only want what is best for this city's citizens.

There's not much in the form of substance there. I will address specific issues in individual posts. Please read and comment. Your City Councilmember needs to be accessible, open and to know your concerns. I want to be that councilmember. Please vote on May 5th (primary election) and June 2nd (general election).