Our Focus
I’m running to remove practical barriers that families feel every day. This page lays out the changes I'll prioritize from day one.
Transportation: safe, reliable rides so students can reach the schools that fit them
Goal: safe, reliable ways for students to reach the schools that fit them. School Choice isn't real unless kids can actually get to the schools they choose. I will:
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Champion targeted pilots for student transportation on the longest choice-school routes.
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Press for bell-time coordination with MTA and public reporting on on-time performance and hub safety.
After-School: athletics, arts, clubs, and tutoring in every neighborhood
Goal: athletics, arts, clubs, and tutoring in every neighborhood.
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Protect and champion programs that work; streamline approvals so schools can launch new programs quickly.
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Expand partnerships (rec centers, nonprofits, universities) and offer staff stipends where possible.
Safe, Healthy Buildings: no excuses
Goal: classrooms with working HVAC, safe water, roofs, and ADA access.
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Require a plain-language facilities dashboard with timelines and photo proof of completion.
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Prioritize life-safety and preventive maintenance in budget votes.
End Stranded Assets: stop paying for empty space; create community value
Goal: stop paying for empty space; create community value.
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Publish an inventory of underused/closed buildings and evaluate for reuse or sale.
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Direct net savings and proceeds to student-facing needs (transportation, after-school, repairs).
