Public Safety Champion

• Established Crisis Intervention Teams to provide mental health help

• Increased the number of academies, including launching a fast-track paramedic training program

• Supported Real Time Crime Center

• Advocated for more mental health support for officers

• Advocated for implementing Domestic Violence Community Court

• Strong proponent of increased support for our Human Exploitation and Trafficking (HEAT) Unit

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• Started #MesaKindness Campaign

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

• Advocated for small businesses through improved business licensing, the creation of a small business liaison, and the Mesa Business Builder Program

• Collaborated with city, county, and state officials to combat sober living fraud in Mesa

• Forged partnerships with Mesa Public Schools, Mesa Chamber of Commerce, and Copa Health to support mental health programs

• Helped launch Together in Service, a faith-based nonprofit coordination initiative that saved taxpayers thousands of dollars

• Worked with staff to improve communication with our residents

• Advocated for Mesa’s museums and arts

• Served on the boards of MAC and the idea Museum