My Vision for Our Ward
I will work with citizens, neighborhood and business organizations, our neighboring aldermen and the mayor to improve the 32nd Ward and the City of Chicago by finding solutions to the issues we all face. My vision for the ward focuses on the four issues that I hear about most from ward residents:
- I will have a ward administration that is open and transparent.
- I will improve ward services and respond to basic needs. Alderman Matlak has too often ignored your requests to fix sidewalks, potholes and parks and install trash cans, speed bumps and stop signs only to address these needs at election time.
- I will work to curtail rising property taxes. City government waste and corruption have led to rising property taxes. These higher taxes have been forcing families and senior citizens from the neighborhood. The tax money that should be spent on our schools is being diverted elsewhere. Waste and corruption will end in our ward and I will fight to stop it at City Hall.
- I will encourage a balanced, planned approach to zoning and development with input from citizens and neighborhood and business organizations. I will end zoning changes that are inappropriate for our neighborhoods and only benefit certain developers.
Vote for Change
Our ward deserves better leadership than we have now. As Chicago moves into a new era, it needs fresh, independent leadership with progressive and proactive ideas to meet the challenges in our communities.
I will provide that leadership. I am committed to working for the residents and businesses of our community. I will be an alderman who communicates regularly with you and is responsive to your needs and concerns.