Community Development and Engagement

• Dedicate efforts to support local businesses and nonprofits, fostering a thriving local economy.

• Reimagine and revitalize community spaces like Esplande Park’s courtyard, bandstand, and surf overlook, complete the long-awaited Rispin Park, and enhance other public gathering areas throughout the city.

• Strengthen community bonds and promote volunteerism.

• Broaden access to a wider range of city services for local youth, families, and older adults.

Infrastructure and Safety

• Advocate for smart investments in community assets and city infrastructure, including the future of the Wharf, the revisioning of the 41st Avenue Corridor, and improved road conditions citywide.

• Prioritize bike safety and effective traffic management to enhance safety for all modes of transportation, including pedestrians.

• Consistently dedicate annual funding for road maintenance.

• Enhance community policing and outreach.

• Fully implement the citywide emergency management plan and conduct a comprehensive mock drill. Ensure reliable notification systems, resident education programs, evacuation route mapping and signage, and develop volunteer disaster response teams to support professionals.

• Support a village traffic study to reimagine and improve traffic flow.

Transparency and Accountability

• Promote transparency in city decisions and overall governance.

• Ensure community involvement and open communication regarding sales tax measures and other financial decisions.

• Advocate for adherence to city ordinances and active community participation in local government.

 Housing and Environmental Stewardship

• Champion accessible housing solutions for Capitola’s low income, essential workforce, and middle class.

• Balance development with environmental stewardship, addressing issues like sea level rise through smart planning.

• Promote sustainable projects and policies that benefit both the environment and the community.