Accomplishments

Here is a list of some of my accomplishments with Council since 2013:

• Adopted fees on commercial construction to support affordable housing
• Adopted an ambitious commercial energy efficiency program
• Adopted aggressive climate commitment emissions and renewable goals
• Supported hiring of a neighborhood liaison to be more responsive to specific neighborhood concerns
• Led the effort that doubled the amount of open space protected at CU-South property as part of Comp Plan update process
• Supported City fair wage policies that now provide sustainable wages to all workers, including contractors
• Supported multiple flood recovery programs to provide immediate relief to Boulder flood victims
• Supported multiple strategies on achieving a sustainable municipal electric utility
• Implemented new regulations on short term rentals
• Guided Comp Plan update process by serving on the guiding process sub-committee
• Adopted bear trash ordinance to protect bears near Boulder
• Adopted a universal commercial composting and recycling ordinance
• Adopted some of the most ambitious energy codes in US for new construction
• Supported a re-vamp of homeless policies to include current best practices and better agency coordination
• Adopted improved marijuana regulations, making compliance easier for vendors and better protecting children from access
• Supported a revitalization program for the Hill neighborhood, including working with CU to site conference center near Hill and downtown
• Supported acquisition of several new open space properties
• Began a process to bring emergency medical service in-house with the Boulder Fire Department
• Supported more holistic police response policies to opioid emergencies
• Supported the use of body-cameras for City police
• Supported purchase of old hospital site for multiple City purposes
• Launched the community newsletter mailed to all household with City updates