Improving our infrastructure is an exciting topic for me. A strong infrastructure improves the sustainability of our city. It makes sure that we get water, that we don’t have to worry about sewer backups, that storm water goes where it’s supposed to and not into our basement. A strong infrastructure provides safe roads to travelContinue reading “Infrastructure & Transit”
Category Archives: Columbia Heights Council
Columbia Heights Parks
Everyone loves the public parks in Columbia Heights. When the city commissioned a survey in preparation for the 2040 comprehensive plan, “Loving our parks” was the number one comment. Parks are a valuable asset to any city. They can be used during good times and bad, by people rich or poor. Parks improve the health ofContinue reading “Columbia Heights Parks”
Columbia Heights City Hall
As most of you know, the council voted for a new city hall last year. It will be located on the first floor of the new luxury apartments located at 3989 Central Ave. I support the new city hall project. Our current building has $6,600,000 in needed repairs and it is more cost effective toContinue reading “Columbia Heights City Hall”
Economic Tax Base
I have several priorities on my platform one of which is increasing our economic tax base. This means building larger buildings in key areas of our city. The two run down strip malls on 37th /Stinson and 40th/ Central are prime spots. Strip malls do not bring in a significant amount in taxes, larger buildingsContinue reading “Economic Tax Base”