I believe the vision for Newport News must reflect the interests of all citizens.
I subscribe to Ronald Reagan's philosophy of allowing people to keep more of their own money because they will use it more effectively than government will. Private enterprise will create more jobs through investment than government can through excessive taxation.
Businesses are the backbone of any community and I support and encourage them in Newport News. Businesses often have difficulty navigating the bureaucracy of the city government. I believe that the city of Newport News needs to welcome and streamline procedures to support businesses.
Hand in hand with supporting businesses is the need to support programs that increase the employability of our citizens. Without a trained and competent labor pool businesses can not succeed in Newport News.
I believe public safety is paramount to a good quality of life. I support local police and firemen and encourage citizens to cooperate with them to get the job done. I have a plan to deal with "gang issues" by analyzing what gangs offer young people and finding ways for the city to meet those needs in a positive way. It is vital that our youth, during their critical transition years, have better models to emulate.
I would like Newport News to become the "Education City". My input into the Educational system over her six years as a member of the Newport News School Board has given me a head start into making that dream come true. I support more career preparation through the Career Pathways Program. This will assure that our students have the 21st Century Skills they need to be successful and will significantly address the dropout problem. I support the "Kalamazoo Promise" as an economic strategy to attract and retain residents to live and work in Newport News because of the excellent schools and future possibilities.
My administration will be the most ethical, transparent and responsive government citizens of Newport News have ever had.
