Shortly before I launched my first campaign for City Council back in 2015, I wanted to make it clear to the world that my campaign was different than all the others. As a matter of principle, I rejected any and all financial contributions to my campaign from political action committees. This was because I felt then – just as I strongly do today – that the influence of money in our politics has corroded our democracy to the point where it is no longer representing the average

There is a lot going on today at home and abroad. I plan on being at the council meeting this evening, which unfortunately coincides with the school board meeting. I plan on meeting with a good and well experienced friend in the coming week to strategize for our 2019 campaign. Details on my first door-to-door canvassing for that campaign coming very soon. Additionally, there was something else pertinent to the gazebo scandal which was brought to my attention about a month or

Tonight Council will hear arguments for and against closing the Pearl Street bridge. I intend on being in attendance. Hope to see you there. Here are this week’s documents: This Week’s Available Agenda Full Council Finance Safety This Week’s Available Minutes Full Council Service Capital Improvements Stay Tuned…