My Top Issues
Infrastructure / Transportation
Leverage Technology for Efficiency – Utilize reporting apps and digital tools to track progress, report issues, and maintain accountability.
Wages / Job Benefits
Implement Citywide Initiatives – Launch programs to provide vocational training, resume workshops, and skill certification courses.
Housing
Increases Property Values – Well-maintained neighborhoods lead to higher property values and improved community desirability.
Infrastructure / Transportation
Enhance Public Services & Infrastructure – Upgrade waste management, street sweeping, and public works operations to support ongoing cleanliness efforts.
Infrastructure / Transportation
Establish Incentive Programs – Create financial incentives, streamlined permitting processes, and public-private partnerships to encourage investment.
Infrastructure / Transportation
Integrate Modern Design & Infrastructure Upgrades – Utilize sustainable building practices, energy-efficient technologies, and smart infrastructure solutions.
Infrastructure / Transportation
Enhanced Transparency & Accountability – A connected digital infrastructure fosters real-time feedback and visible progress, building trust between the city and its residents.
Housing
Assess & Prioritize Properties – Conduct a city-wide audit to identify properties with the highest potential for redevelopment.
Infrastructure / Transportation
Innovative Commuting Solutions – Develop luxury busing services that enable employees from partner companies to live in Sheffield while working in surrounding regions.
Wages / Job Benefits
Boosts Economic Development – A cleaner city is more attractive to businesses, investors, and developers, leading to job creation and increased commercial activity.
Infrastructure / Transportation
Launch a 395-Day Clean-Up Plan – A phased, systematic approach to tackling Sheffield’s most neglected areas and establishing a sustainable maintenance system.
Infrastructure / Transportation
Community Amenities & Infrastructure – Create a permanent farmer’s market and reconfigure downtown traffic to designate a pedestrian-only portion of Montgomery Ave, enhancing urban livability.
Wages / Job Benefits
Deploy hiringsheffield.com Jobs Portal – Create an accessible, city-focused platform for job listings and career resources.
Infrastructure / Transportation
Develop centeroftheshoals.com – Create a centralized information hub that aggregates various digital tools, including an online business directory and targeted SEO efforts to enhance visibility and connectivity.
Wages / Job Benefits
Enhanced Employment Opportunities – Improved access to job listings, tailored training, and local hiring policies drives higher employment and career growth.
Criminal Justice / Public Safety
Enhances Public Safety – Reducing litter, abandoned properties, and neglected areas discourages criminal activity and fosters a safer environment.
Infrastructure / Transportation
Engage the Community – Encourage residents and businesses to take pride in their surroundings through volunteer clean-up days, beautification projects, and incentive programs.
Wages / Job Benefits
Enforce Local Hiring Policies – Require new businesses receiving tax incentives to hire from Sheffield’s established employee pools.
Infrastructure / Transportation
Implement Strict Cleanliness Standards – Enforce litter laws, strengthen penalties for violations, and set clear expectations for public and private properties.
Education
Integrate with Local Education – Link the portal with the high school for streamlined resume creation and career preparation.
Infrastructure / Transportation
Launch the Digital Kan-Ban Board – Develop an interactive, public-facing platform for residents to submit ideas, report problems, and monitor resolution progress.
Infrastructure / Transportation
Implement the Sheffield Property Redevelopment Program – Launch the Fast Track Investor Initiative to incentivize and expedite development projects.