What I'm
Working On
Focused on responsible growth, stronger local business, and preserving what makes Plattsburg home.
Serving Ward 2 means looking beyond one issue at a time. The goal is to help Plattsburg grow in a way that strengthens local businesses, improves city revenue, protects property values, and keeps the small-town character residents value.
Guided Growth
For Plattsburg
Plattsburg doesn't need gowth at any cost. But it also can't afford to stand still.
The focus is on:
Supporting local businesses
protecting what makes this town unique
creating opportunities that improve
quality of life
Growth, when done right, strengthens a community instead of changing it for the worse.
Expanding Small
Business Growth
Encouraging more locally owned businesses beyond downtown while avoiding generic build development that does not fit Plattsburg's
character.
Controlled Tourism
Through Special Events
Building events that bring visitors in, support local businesses, and return Plattsburg to its quiet small-town rhythm once the event is over.
Vendor-Based
Special Events Revenue
Creating a special events tax or fee structure that applies to outside vendors and event participants, not local businesses, to help offset city costs and improve quality of life.
Better Use of
City-Owned Property
Looking at unused city land, including the 14 acres, for events, recreation, and long-term opportunities that benefit residents and strengthen our community.
Holiday Shop Stop
Vision
Expanding Christmas events with vendors, carolers, storytelling, local merchandise, and the story of Santa Claus Shaver to make Plattsburg a seasonal destination people look forward to.
Preserving Heritage
Through Smart Growth
Building from ideas like C2-N to support small business, save historic homes, and keep Plattsburg's character intact for future generations.
Clear Communication
Through Plattsburg Voice
Keeping residents informed with direct updates, explanations, and community-focused information so everyone has the facts and can be part of the conversation.
Better decisions
come from informed
communities.
Plattsburg does not need growth at any cost.
It needs the right kind of growth - growth that supports residents, strengthens businesses, protects our history, and leaves the town better than we found it.
Smart decisions
Stronger community.
Better quality of life.
A brighter future for Plattsburg.
Stay Informed Through Plattsburg Voice
Plattsburg Voice is your source for real-time updates,
explanations, and important community information.
Follow along and stay connected to what matters most.
Why Standing Still Isn't an Option
Explore the challenges of doing nothing and why thoughtful, responsible change is the only way to protect Plattsburg's future.