my priorities
Three major components will help get Saint Paul back on track and out of the trap that ‘ok is good enough.’ These are the main principles I will use to govern our city.
We need safe communities, a vibrant economy, and affordable, abundant housing.
Safe Communities
We all deserve to feel safe in our neighborhoods. Non-police emergency calls have doubled in the last year. We face continued challenges with mental health and drug use. I’ll support all of our first responders and build strong partnerships with county and state partners to make all of our neighborhoods safer.
Vibrant Economy
A thriving economy is essential for our city. Development has stalled — at the Ford site, Midway, and downtown. We are losing critical retailers in our neighborhoods, like grocery stores and restaurants, and our tax base is stretched thin. We must collaborate with residents, community organizations, local unions, developers, and the state to help Saint Paul’s economy thrive.
Affordable, Abundant Housing
We all deserve a place to call home. I’ve heard from too many of our neighbors, from students to seniors, that housing is too expensive. As mayor, I’ll work with the county and state to build more public housing, local independent developers to build affordable housing, and large developers to build more market-rate units.
Defending Our Neighbors
The Trump administration’s cruel and arbitrary policies threaten all of us. As someone who came to this country as a refugee, I know the stakes are high for our immigrant and LGBTQ+ neighbors. The social safety net is at risk of being ripped away. We need leadership that will actively rise to this challenge, not just passively respond to it.