Oshkosh should be a place where people can afford to live, no matter their stage of life. Right now, many neighbors feel stretched thin and worry that one rent increase or surprise bill could set them back. We need a city where stability is normal, not something only a few can count on. That means making it easier to build good, affordable homes and working with partners to get it done.

And affordability isn’t just about rent. It’s also about having good jobs. I want to support small businesses and help the city grow so more people can work and thrive here. When Oshkosh is a place people want to live and invest in, it helps everyone.

Safe streets and reliable infrastructure are the foundation of a city that works. From potholes and road conditions to sidewalks, crosswalks, and traffic safety, these everyday details shape how people move through Oshkosh.

I support proactive maintenance, smarter street design, and long-term infrastructure planning that accounts for changing weather and future needs.

Investing in resilient infrastructure helps protect neighborhoods, saves taxpayer dollars over time, and ensures everyone can get around safely.

Young people should feel like Oshkosh is a place where they can build a life, not a place they have to leave. For too long, we’ve acted like it’s normal for young people to move away. It doesn’t have to be that way. If we want a lively, growing city, we need to give the next generation real reasons to stay and see their future here.

Keeping young people starts with helping them feel connected. That means creating more public places where people can hang out, relax, and spend time together.

And it means supporting people, too. We shouldn’t just talk about young people, we should talk with them. Their voices should be part of local decision-making, not an afterthought. I want to create real ways for youth to get involved so the people who will live in Oshkosh’s future can help shape it.

A strong city is one where people feel connected and proud of where they live. Arts, theater, festivals, public art, and historic places all help make Oshkosh feel like home. I want to support the things that bring us together and make our city special.

Support for the arts should be real, not just talk. I want to explore a percent-for-art program so new city projects also invest in creativity. I also believe the city can help solve practical problems, like helping groups apply for grants to bring in more funding.

Art helps our neighborhoods grow. From murals to music, creative spaces make people want to live and work here. When we invest in the arts, we invest in the things that make Oshkosh unique and keep people choosing this city as their home.

Our downtown should feel alive, connected, and at the center of Oshkosh. That means supporting small businesses, making it easier to walk and get around, and adding more mixed-use housing so people can live, shop, and gather in the same area.

To keep downtown growing, we need to support the projects that make Oshkosh unique. I back the plans for Opera House Square and the renovations at The Grand. When we invest in them, we invest in our city’s future.

A welcoming downtown must work for everyone, including people experiencing homelessness. We can’t solve poverty with punishment. I support a housing-first approach that connects vulnerable people with shelter, services, and mental health support.

Our city has been pushed hard by years of state cuts and limits. We need to be honest about what the city can do and what we could do if Madison funded us fairly. People deserve the truth, not excuses. And the truth is simple: crumbs aren’t enough.

When people know how local government works, they can actually shape it. If you have a question or concern, call me, text me, email me, or send me a message — I’ll be there.