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Local Issues
While I am running my campaign on Transparency and Proactive Democracy, there are many local issues affecting Norman currently. Below are my stances on the bigger issues affecting Norman. However, my opinion is just one of many from our Ward, and how I vote on the City Council won't be based on my personal opinions, but based on what Ward 6 wants.
Arena and Entertainment District TIF
The arena and entertainment district has been an ongoing discussion in Norman for quite some time now. My belief is that ANY TIF that is going to be over 10 million dollars, or last at least 10 years MUST go to a vote of Norman Residents before it can be enacted. If the people don't want it, then the City Council has no right to overrule them. We need TIF reform in Norman so that large infrastructure projects that define our community are decided on by the Residents of Norman, not the City Council.
Turnpike Construction
Like most of Norman, I am against any and all turnpike construction occurring in Norman, especially in the Lake Thunderbird area. The destruction of homes and environment far outweigh any perceived benefit to the community or state. While the state may be trying to force construction on us, we as the city should explore every available option to delay, postpone, or cancel its construction. This includes working with our state representatives, local advocacy groups, as well as passing any resolution or ordinance in the City Council that may stop the OTA from displacing families, destroying homes, and polluting the environment.
Unhoused/Homelessness
Like every growing community, Norman has a small number of unhoused/homeless individuals for a variety of reasons. A new, permanent shelter should be constructed, and once this facility is operating the 'temporary' shelter on Gray Street should close permanently. This will allow those in need to get the proper help they need regardless of the time of day and lead to new opportunities for the downtown area to develop.
Flock Cameras
(Automatic License Plate Readers)
Recent conversations have started around the potential use of Flock Cameras by the city. These cameras are not recommended by the ACLU. Data stored on this system lasts for an extended period of time and has the potential to be abused or shared with federal agencies without the knowledge of the city or vehicle owners. Future innovations in AI or policies with Flock Safety may make these potential abuses worse. Bottom line, this is not a system Norman needs and its cost is more than financial.
