THE RIGHT PRIORITIES

• Holding the line on spending:  Unfortunately, the toughest choices are still ahead of us in terms of getting city spending in line with economic reality. I pledge to explore, debate and confront those challenges openly and honestly, regardless of the political consequences.
• Reducing property taxes:  The tax burden now placed on homeowners and businesses in Kingston is, quite simply, unsustainable – particularly in these economic times.  Valuations and tax rates need to be fair, equitable and conducive, not hostile, to economic development.
• Making government more transparent: At a time when state and federal grants play an increasingly critical role in the city’s budget, citizens deserve a bigger voice in determining, early on, how and where such funds should be invested.  I will work to bring you into that process.
• Strengthening our quality of life:  I will work to strengthen our neighborhoods through stricter enforcement of city building codes, increased deployment of tactical police units and creative  use of our existing , but under-utilized, Nuisance Abatement ordinance.  I will also work with Kingston High School administrators to ensure the success of the Closed Campus policy. 
• Responding to you: The job of Alderman, in my view, is as much about listening as it is about talking. I want to hear from you, and I pledge, if elected, to respond to your needs and suggestions in a timely, professional and polite manner.

THE RIGHT EXPERIENCE

• In the private sector: Successful marketing consultant, with clients in publishing, professional sports and other industries. Former executive at Tennis Magazine, HBO and Price Waterhouse.
  Education:  M.B.A., University of Virginia; B.A., Duke University; Marist High School.
• In the community:  Board member, Friends of Historic Kingston, and Bardavon/UPAC Performing Arts Center; Chairman, Kingston Open Door initiative; Volunteer and Fund Raiser, Queens Galley soup kitchen.

THE RIGHT ATTITUDE

• We must change the mindset of Kingston politics:  City Hall and all its occupants are there to serve Kingston tax payers, not vice versa.
• We must change the tone of Kingston politics, too:  I am tired of the too-often petty, schoolyard tone of City Hall debate.  As a member of the Common Council, I will focus on the substance of the issue at hand, whatever it is, with one aim:  doing what’s best for Kingston and Ward 9, and working with my colleagues and the Mayor to make the right thing happen, regardless of party lines.  You deserve no less.