Joseph Thon

Economy Downtown Development Must Match Fairport's Scale Downtown investment can be great — but only if scale and parking are handled honestly so the village doesn't inherit the downside. WHAT I'LL PUSH FOR Parking and traffic plans presented up front — not after approvals A downtown scale that fits Fairport's character Clear visualizations and full review before major decisions Development that strengthens the village, not overwhelms it. Economy Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) Support DRI's upside, but insist on clear implementation and resident input before commitments. WHAT I'LL PUSH FOR Public 30-day review window for major items before board action Clear timelines, budgets, and milestones before final votes Resident representation in review processes (rotating, not permanent insiders) Plain-English updates so residents can follow along. Housing Short-Term Rentals Tourism matters, but neighborhoods are homes. Can we support both? WHAT I'LL PUSH FOR Cap permit system that can actually be enforced Clear standards for noise, parking, and property management Fair consequences for repeat violations Protect neighborhood stability. Housing ADUs Should Serve Residents, Not Investors Fairport needs affordable, diverse housing options. Read on to understand why blanket approval will make Fairport unaffordable WHAT I'LL PUSH FOR Require Owner Occupancy so that ADUs will serve their intended purpose - diversity & affordability HUD studies show ADU construction is investor driven with 25-30% converted into AirBnBs Are ADUs the solution? They can be with the proper implementation and enforcement Strategize and create affordable, diverse housing options for residents. Housing Attainable Housing That Includes Families Attainable housing should help keep young families here — not just add micro-units that look good on paper. WHAT I'LL PUSH FOR Include 2–3 bedroom options in attainable programs Align incentives so outcomes match intent Support housing in the right places without destabilizing neighborhoods Prioritize long-term village health and affordability.