Education First

Fully Fund Harford County Public Schools
Every student deserves access to quality education, small class sizes, modern facilities, and well-supported teachers. I will fight to ensure our schools have the funding they need to succeed — without shifting the burden onto working families.

Stop the Book Bans
Challenging books in the curriculum are essential. They encourage critical thinking, broaden perspectives, and help students grapple with complex ideas that shape society. Banning books limits access to diverse voices and silences stories that foster empathy, understanding, and growth. Protecting these works ensures that education remains a place of inquiry, not censorship.

Climate-Ready County
Plan development with resilience in mind — so Harford County is ready for the environmental challenges of the future.

Preserving Harford’s Beauty
Zoning policies should preserve public green spaces that provide recreation, environmental benefits, and community health. When done thoughtfully, zoning can shape communities that are livable, inclusive, and resilient for generations.

Protect Green Spaces and Natural Resources
Safeguard Harford County’s forests, waterways, and farmland from unchecked development.

Fairer Elections
Introduce Ranked Choice Voting for local races and publicly-funded elections so big money doesn’t drown out community voices.

Housing That Works for Residents, Not Corporations

Affordable Homeownership
Make it easier for first-time homebuyers to purchase a home in Harford County — not big corporations or hedge funds.

More Low-Income Housing Units
Cut red tape for the construction of affordable homes, and prioritize development that keeps our communities inclusive.

Protect Residents from Corporate Landlords
Limit bulk home purchases by large landlords and corporate investors.

Publicly-Owned Housing & Homeless Shelters
Fund county-owned affordable housing and provide more dignified shelter options for unhoused residents.

Tenant Unions and Renters’ Rights
Support policies that empower communities by giving renters a collective voice to negotiate fair housing conditions, prevent exploitation, and push back against unjust evictions. Strong tenant protections help ensure housing stability, affordability, and equity—treating shelter as a basic right rather than a commodity.

Stand with Workers
Support unions and protect the right of Harford County workers to organize for fair wages, benefits, and safe workplaces.

Safe Communities, Smart Public Safety
Everyone deserves to feel safe in their community, and everyone deserves to be treated with dignity by their government.

Let Cops Be Cops
I support investing in professional law enforcement while recognizing that police officers cannot—and should not—be expected to solve every problem. Mental-health crises, homelessness, addiction, and domestic violence often require specialized responses.

Mental Health & Addiction Support
I will support expanding civilian crisis-response teams, pairing social workers and mental-health professionals with deputies when appropriate. I will work to strengthen mental-health and substance-use treatment in the detention center and provide reentry services to reduce recidivism.

Support and Trust
At the same time, I will support our law-enforcement professionals with competitive pay, better training, mental-health resources, and the tools they need to keep our communities safe. I will also demand transparency and accountability when public trust is violated.

Stopping Crime
It isn't simply about responding to crime after it happens. It's about preventing violence, addressing the conditions that contribute to crime, protecting victims, and making sure people in crisis get the help they actually need.

Make It Easy to Start
Promote one-stop permitting, business navigators, predictable timelines, and business-ready properties.

Help Local Businesses Grow
Promote growth with small-business grants and affordable commercial space.

Build a Local Workforce
Invest in STEM, trades, apprenticeships, community college partnerships, and employer training.

Reliable, Accessible Public Transit

Expand Bus Routes and Service
Harford residents need better options to get to work, school, and appointments. I will push to add more buses, extend routes deeper into residential areas, and add later evening and weekend service so transportation works for everyone, not just during weekday rush hours.

Roads and Infrastructure
Some roads throughout the County go months or even years without treatment, leaving gaping potholes and unintended road hazards. I will do my part to ensure repairs are done in a timely manner.

Managing the Sprawl
Proactive urban development means balancing growth with sustainability and equity, while also directing development toward affordable housing, essential amenities, and vibrant commercial areas that serve diverse populations.

Meeting the Demands
At the same time, infrastructure—especially roads and transit—must be planned to handle increased use, reducing congestion and ensuring safe, efficient movement throughout the city.