Vision for NKC

Regular, community-wide meals — Partner with local restaurants and sponsors to bring the community together over a shared meal. The initial goal will be quarterly gatherings.

Neighbors helping neighbors — Create a program where residents can register to help their neighbors with things like snow removal, yard work, home maintenance, and more.

Building strong youth — Create opportunities for young people to connect and gain confidence, through thoughtfully designed spaces and play opportunities.

Civic engagement — Actively solicit enthusiastic, qualified individuals to volunteer for boards and commissions. Promote the NKC Citizens Academy.

Community Health Committee — Form a committee of experts in health fields – exercise, medicine, nutrition, mindfulness, etc. to advise residents on best practices.

Healthy menu items — Work with local restaurants to identify, create, and highlight healthy menu options.

Walkability audit — With our flat terrain, NKC can be an awesome place to walk, run, and bike. I want to make sure the infrastructure works for users of all abilities.

Trail network — Continue to support the development of a regional trail network, connecting NKC to the greater metro via green spaces.

Centralized solution — Seek a centralized communication solution (likely app-based), where the City can share timely information and solicit feedback from residents.

Town hall meetings — I’ve hosted town halls on various topics, and I promise to continue to do so.

Accessibility — Continue to be accessible to residents and businesses. I always acknowledge messages and respond in a timely manner.

Partnerships with neighbor cities — Identify partnerships, synergies, and best practices through connection with local leaders in neighboring cities.

Police and Fire — Continue to support the great work of our police and fire departments, including community engagement events.

Gun Violence Prevention — Continue to advocate for community-driven, common-sense solutions to the scourge of gun violence, including identifying third spaces for youth.

Safe streets — Identify areas of improvement for vehicle, bike, and pedestrian infrastructure, to decrease the risk of dangerous incidents.

Safe homes — Identify unsafe living units and hold owners/landlords accountable to correct deficiencies. Step up codes enforcement for residential properties.

Economic Development Director — Explore the possibility of creating a position that focuses on economic development incentives and marketing NKC to businesses.

Supporting local businesses — Showcase existing businesses in NKC via videos. Partnering with the NKC Business Council and River North LLC to continue their great work.

Farmer’s Market — Explore spaces to host a local farmer’s market, including the possibility of making downtown Armour Road pedestrian-only during some weekends.

Mindful Development — Work with property owners to identify exciting projects that will honor the unique character of NKC.

Water Infrastructure — Implement plans and identify funding for our water, sewer, and waste water infrastructure, including pursuing state and federal funds.

Transit — Continue to explore the possibility of street car/light rail through NKC with an eye on how the cost will be carried. Work with KCATA to maintain the flex bus service.

Parking — Seek solutions to the age-old parking struggle between residents and high school students. Also focus on parking within the downtown and entertainment areas.