A More Disciplined Approach to Spending

As it looks like the economy is headed toward a recession, we need to stop the runaway spending. Prior administrations kicked the can down the road, and we are now paying for it. This is unacceptable and unsustainable. Spending decisions need to be analyzed for the tax impact of today and the budget implications 2, 5, or 10 years down the road. Centralized procurement, shared services, fighting to get more from the county, and unlocking revenue opportunities city-wide (specifically the waterfront), are just a few examples of how I will keep your taxes in check. My approach is not to kick the can down the road but to pick it up and figure out a better way to recycle that can.

City Hall must Inform and be more Transparent

How often have you had a frustrating experience at City Hall, struggled to find information, or got updates? When I represent you on the City Council, I will push the administration to expedite technology upgrades and maximize what the Nixle System offers the City.

Our citizens shouldn’t be only alerted of emergencies but also about the critical takeaways at every meeting in City Hall. Not every piece of news is a photo op, but a good government keeps the people informed. We must demand a higher level of transparency.

Quality of Life Issues as Hoboken grows.

We must embrace projects that enhance our community economically and have minimal impact on our infrastructure. We want to keep Hoboken's historical aspect yet embrace the buildings' new designs. If any new buildings are proposed, they must complement the aesthetics of the surrounding neighborhood. They must also alleviate the parking stress of the community, so if a building is built, it needs to add parking spaces to the neighborhood, not detract. New construction must have more robust plans for dealing with traffic, rodents, and stormwater runoff. The City has to do a better job of making sure any construction will not weaken our infrastructure. In doing so, we can control costly replacement projects.

Making Our Roads Safer

Many of us use bikes, cars, and micro-mobility options to get around Hoboken. We know that cars can create the most significant risk on our roads, but we all need to do our part – driving, riding, and walking safely. Recently, our sidewalks have become too dangerous with E-bikes, which needs to be addressed. We need to ensure that violators are penalized for deterring future accidents and that laws are applied equally to all forms of transportation. This forces us to ensure that the roads, sidewalks, and bike lanes are as safe for you as I want for my family. We need a fresh view of pedestrian safety that makes all of us step up and take responsibility. If vision zero is a priority, then enforcing our safety laws should also be.

Parking Solutions

Increasingly the daily parking struggles get worse as our population grows. Past administrations have sacrificed valuable parking real estate for "agendas" without replacement. I plan to utilize our existing infrastructure to make our town-owned parking facilities more efficient. Every night, I watch 600-900 spaces go unused overnight. Why aren't we reducing parking prices more for HOBOKEN residents? We must make our garages more efficient. I want to use an "UBER" pricing structure throughout the day and night. My initiative will create more on-street parking availability, generate revenue for our city, and help resolve a quality of life issue many residents face daily.