We love Littleton. That’s why we live here, it’s a wonderful place to raise children, plant roots, work, play and enjoy an incredible quality of life. It’s important to me that Littleton not simply remains a great place, but gets even better. Serving my community as Mayor is a task that requires a commitment to the past, present, and future of Littleton. Below are several issues that I am focused on as Mayor.
1. Foster Littleton's Charm. Littleton's unique charm reflects our geography, history, architecture, and natural setting. We enjoy a high quality of life here in Littleton and I will continue to support what’s great, and continually work to improve on what we can do better. Keeping Littleton a great place to live is my top priority. This also means making sure the city has the financial resources to provide the services - Littleton Museum, Bemis Library, and the many community events - that we expect. I plan on not only restoring the library and museum funding to pre-pandemic levels, but investing in them and making even better assets for our community.
2. Communities like Littleton are for people, not just vehicles. In addition to reducing our traffic, Littleton's streets can and should be made more accessible to pedestrians, cyclists, wheelchairs, and strollers. Businesses and neighborhoods thrive when the streets and sidewalks are full of activity, day and evening. I will make multi-modal transportation and access a priority. Businesses thrive when people can easily walk in their doors. As Mayor, I am leading the effort to find solutions that serve the transportation needs of our community.
3. Historic places provide the distinctiveness and character that make Littleton unique and successful. Littleton has a wonderful array of styles, ages, and designs represented in our built environment. I support creating a "Mid-Mod Mile" Historic District along Littleton Blvd. Historic preservation is more than simply keeping old buildings around. It is about keeping them alive, in active use, and important to the needs of the people who surround them. In addition, existing buildings are inherently more sustainable and greener when compared to demolition and new construction.
4. Build Prosperous Local Businesses. The city government is built on the back of Littleton's small businesses. 78% of the General Fund revenue comes from sales taxes remittances from our community's businesses. I will be a leader who is supportive of business and will set policies that allow responsible businesses to flourish. City Council should ensure there are no unnecessary barriers that unduly restrict business' ability to operate successfully. It is to our community's benefit for the local government to be active in promoting economic growth.
5. Honor and preserve Littleton’s parks and open space. Littleton is blessed with great parks and abundant open space. Enhancing the natural resources and creating sustainable landscapes is vital in maintaining the high quality of life in Littleton. I want to better activate the South Platte River and Little's Creek for our community's enjoyment. I also want to create a community-wide Sustainability Plan. Sustainability is the responsibility we have to ensure the future generations still have access to the exceptional quality of life we all enjoy and deserve.
6. Diverse neighborhoods are vital to the overall health of Littleton. A mix of housing options provides cultural, economic, environmental, and social benefits to Littleton's commercial corridors. I want to ensure more opportunities for people of all ages to find housing they can afford and that meets the needs of their current circumstances. Helping our neighborhoods thrive will help Littleton's business thrive, too.
7. Ensure Public Safety. Littleton is one of the safest cities in Colorado. I am working to set policies that provide the highest level of public safety consistent with our citizens' needs and compatible with our finances. We must design our streets, trails, and buildings for the safety of all users. We must also continue to support and strengthen our first responders' ability to provide appropriate services for our community.
