Everybody knows that property taxes are out of control, and as a homeowner, I know it, too. Year after year, our taxes are increasing, while services from the city remain unchanged. Citizens are getting nothing more for the extra amount of money in taxes that they are paying.

Our city needs leaders who are innovative and disciplined in their approach to government spending. We must grow our tax base, and find new sources of revenue for the city.

I am committed to pursuing policies that encourage fiscal responsibility and a reduction in the tax burden on working families so they can make ends meet.