Issues

Manage Hamden’s tax dollars responsibly through spending restraint, implementing efficiencies and hard-nosed negotiations. As mayor, my administration will be fiscally responsible, accountable, transparent and responsive to taxpayers.

The Office of Policy and Management produces a report every year called the “Municipal Fiscal Indicators.” This report came out last week for FY19 and Hamden is once again number 1 in total debt per capita in the entire state. The amount of debt we have is out of control and kicking the can down the road is not working for us.

Strengthen the role of all Boards and Commissions to be collaborative councils with a voice at the decision table.

Ensure citizens have easy, transparent access to information and documentation about town meetings, decisions and service delivery effectiveness.

Establish an aggressive outreach effort to attract new businesses to Hamden.

Continually improve our public education - our greatest asset - and ensure that all of our students receive the encouragement and education they need to dream and achieve their aspirations.

Make our town more environmentally sustainable and save money at the same time.

A highly trained force that is trusted by all neighborhoods, engages the community in developing and implementing public safety and crime reduction strategies, is respectful in all encounters and is equitably compensated.

Establish a strong collaborative partnership based on mutual respect and common interests.

My administration will have a zero tolerance policy and will work to dismantle racism in all of its forms. We will work to build community.

Provide services that improve their lives and preserve their independence.