Why I’m Running for 32nd Ward Committeeperson

We need change.  For too long in this city, these role appointments have been made behind closed doors, through opaque processes, and to people that were politically expedient. That needs to change for us to have an operating democracy, and it is my commitment to our community to bring transparency and participation into this process. Whether it’s at the state, county, or city level – we need to ensure that the individuals in these seats are committed to democracy, and building a democratic process that represents the people, our community – not money or family ties. I have a deep belief in the democratic process, and believe that when appointing individuals into previously elected roles, we need to ensure that their constituents have a voice in helping drive that decision.

We need electeds that believe change is possible. I have seen discussion, debate, and participation drive to better answers. I know that change is possible when neighbors come together. That’s what makes Democracy work, and I’m excited to continue to build that practice in this ward.

We need our elected representatives, like Ishan Daya, that are committed to turning that belief of change into reality.