Greenville City Council District 3

Your current job and title:

Honors College student at East Carolina University studying Construction Management, and Building Intern at T. A. Loving Company

Your highest level of education:

• NC High School Diploma
• Current student at East Carolina University studying for a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management

If you're elected or re-elected, what will be your top priority? Why?

My top priority will be making Greenville more affordable, safe, and attractive for young professionals. This means reforming outdated housing and business restrictions,
addressing excessive fines and fees that disproportionately impact students, improving safety measures, cutting taxes, and ensuring city resources are used effectively. As a resident of District 3, I understand the challenges our unique community faces. I want to bridge campus and community and ensure that
city policies reflect our constituents.

If you're elected, how will you involve your constituents in the process of making decisions?

Too many residents don’t know who their city representative is or how to reach them, and I plan to change that by being present, visible, and accessible. I will maintain open lines of communication, so people always know how to reach me. I will also hold listening sessions on ECU’s campus and in key community areas so residents can share their concerns directly with me. My mindset is that no community issue is too small to tackle;
residents deserve a representative that fights for their interests.

Why should voters choose you for the position you're running for?

As a resident of the Grid neighborhood, I understand the day-to-day realities of living in District 3. I have experienced the same challenges as my constituents -- from the lack of infrastructure upgrades to an annoying fine for rolling my trash can a little late -- and I’m running to change the way the city engages with students, young professionals, and community members. I have a clear plan to cut wasteful spending, reinvest in infrastructure, support job growth, improve safety, and reform outdated rules so Greenville can thrive for everyone.I will bring a strong,community-focused voice to City Council that has been missing for too long.

Which three things about you do you most want voters to know?

• My family has been in Greenville for 182 years!
  
• Prior to my candidacy, I have demonstrated strong leadership and discipline as a member of ECU’s Honors College and President of my fraternity. I have led community initiatives through blood drives for the Red Cross, paper drives for Community Crossroads, and philanthropic work for
  the V Foundation.
  
• My platform is centered on affordability, safety, and economic opportunity - with policies designed to retain talent, attract jobs, and improve quality of life.
  

Is there anything else about you that you wish to tell voters?

My campaign is about more than just policy change. It is about transforming Greenville into a city where people want to stay after graduation, build their careers, and contribute to the community. I have held numerous leadership roles at ECU, organized community service and philanthropic projects, and built relationships with local organizations because I believe in giving back to a community that has invested so much in me. I am committed to listening first, serving as a transparent leader, and ensuring that the voices of District 3 are strong on city council.I am running to be a representative who works for you!