Strong supporter of Public Safety

• Crisis Intervention Teams for mental health help

• Increased number of academies, including a fast track paramedic training

• Supported Real Time Crime Center

• Advocated for more mental health support for officers

• Advocated for implementing Domestic Violence Community Court

• Huge proponent of more support to our Human Exploitation and Trafficking (HEAT) Unit

• Started #MesaKindness Campaign

• Chaired first City of Mesa Education and Workforce Roundtable - programs including Mesa K Ready, Mesa College Promise Program, workforce initiatives, city-wide literacy initiative - ReadOn Mesa

• Small business advocate - business licenses, specific small business liaison, Mesa Business Builder Program

• Worked with city, county, and state officials to fight against sober living fraud in our city

• Involved in partnerships with Mesa Public Schools, Mesa Chamber of Commerce, and Copa Health on mental health programs

• Helped start Together in Service, a faith-based organization and non-profit coordination initiative that saved taxpayers thousands of dollars

• Worked with staff to improve communication with our residents

• Advocate for our incredible museums and the arts in Mesa, served on MAC and the idea Museum boards