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STABILITY. INTEGRITY. LEADERSHIP.

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• Sponsored and passed a first in the state ordinance that gave restaurants emergency outdoor dining licenses during COVID-19
 

• Restricted new drive-thru food establishments within 250 feet of residential zones

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AS COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT:

• Negotiated Amazon agreement, which will bring in an average of $7.3 million per year in revenue

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• Championed $215 million school facilities bond funded by new business revenue

AS MAYOR:

Taxes

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• Promote economic development to stabilize residential property taxes

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• Continue our Homestead, Elderly, and Veterans’ Tax Exemptions

Public Safety

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• Contuine to fund our police and fire, and provide them

state-of-the-art equipment to protect Johnston residents

 

• Promote community events so residents and first responders can build strong relationships

Public Education

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• Manage $215 million school construction bond

 

• Fund classes and training programs, which bring children back to our school system, rather than pay to educate

them in another district

Town Services

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• Focus on trash pickup, road repair, and snow plowing

 

• Invest in our parks and recreation facilities for the use and enjoyment of all residents

 

• Create Rodent Control Officer and institute a town-wide bait box program

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