Priorities

Practical Solutions That Work for Everyone

Cleaner City

Antioch should be a city we are proud to call home. I will support responsible investment in our infrastructure, cleaner public spaces, well-maintained parks, and pet-friendly areas that families can enjoy.

District 4 is lucky to have the beautiful Mokelumne Trail. I'd like to explore practical ways to make the trail even better, including regular cleanup and maintenance.

Public Safety

Everyone deserves to feel safe in their home and in their neighborhood. Public safety should be one of Antioch's top priorities.

We need to make sure our Police Department has enough officers to serve our growing community. That means filling existing vacancies, recruiting qualified officers and retaining experienced ones - while giving them the resources and support to do their jobs effectively.

Residents can also play an important role in keeping their neighborhoods safe. I would like to see stronger Neighborhood Watch programs throughout Antioch and better communication between residents and our Police Department. Antioch already has these programs, and we should encourage more neighborhoods to participate.

We should also make smart use of technology. Tools such as ALPR cameras, security cameras, crime mapping, and other modern technology can help our officers investigate crimes and respond more effectively. Technology should be used responsibly. Only authorized officers should have access to sensitive information, and every search should be recorded and regularly audited.

Keeping Antioch safe requires police, technology, and the community working together.

Downtown Revitalization and Local Jobs

A strong local economy benefits everyone. We should keep working to revitalize Rivertown, bring in new shops and restaurants, and make better use of empty storefronts. We also need to support the businesses that are already here by making it easier to do business in Antioch. That means reducing unnecessary delays in getting permits and approvals. As Antioch grows, that growth should bring more jobs, services, and opportunities for residents.

Antioch also has something special that we should take better advantage of, our waterfront. We should explore ways to make Rivertown more of a destination for residents and visitors. Ideas like a riverwalk, better waterfront access, and more family-friendly activities could bring more foot traffic to support our local businesses.

Therefore, I believe it's important to hear directly from our business owners. In the coming weeks, I plan to visit with local business owners and talk about the challenges they're facing. I'll share what I learn and what steps we can take.

Thoughtful Housing and Homelessness Solutions

Every unhoused person's situation is different. We should work with trained social workers and other service providers to understand the challenges each person is facing, and connect them with the right help. During that time, temporary shelter can provide a safe place to stay, food, and access to services. The goal should be to help people overcome these challenges and become stable and self-sufficient. At the same time, we should maintain clear and reasonable rules for the use of our public spaces.

Homelessness doesn't stop at city boundaries. That's why the County should take a larger role, with cities working together as partners.

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Public Safety, Privacy, and ALPR Technology. Flock, Axon, and Beyond.

There has been a lot of discussion about ALPR cameras and privacy. I understand the concern. Privacy matters to all of us. But I also think we need to look at the other side of the conversation: how can this technology help protect someone when they need help the most?

If a vehicle is connected to a serious crime, an Amber Alert, or is reported stolen, ALPR cameras can help investigators determine where that vehicle was seen and which direction it was traveling. It can provide an important lead without relying only on witness statements or spending valuable time locating and reviewing individual security cameras. ALPR is another tool that can help investigators work faster and more effectively, especially when every minute matters.

Of course, with any technology that collects information, privacy is a fair concern. And ALPR is not the only technology that raises these questions. Our phones, apps, websites, and many other services collect information about us every day. When we shop online, websites can remember what we looked at, and later we may see ads for those same products. When we use maps or ride-share apps, we may allow those services to use our location so they can work.

The answer is not to give up our privacy. It is to make sure technology is used responsibly. We need clear rules about what information is collected, how long it is kept, who can access it, how it can be used, and what happens when someone misuses it. Searches should be for legitimate law-enforcement purposes, and every search should be recorded and regularly audited.

If ALPR cameras can help find an abducted child, locate a stolen car, or provide an important lead in a serious crime, I believe we should be willing to use it — with the right safeguards in place.

For me, this comes down to our responsibility to one another. We should give law enforcement the tools they need to protect our community, while also making sure those tools are used responsibly. We can support public safety and protect people's privacy at the same time.

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