Someone Who Actually Listens

One of the most important things I can do as a candidate—and hope to do as State Senator—is show up. Not just for a photo op or a press release, but to really be present, listen, and learn from you.

That’s exactly what I did this past week when I joined a bike bus at Nettelhorst, riding alongside neighbors, parents, and kids who want safer streets and better infrastructure. It was joyful, energizing, and a powerful reminder that we need to rethink how we move through our city. When you’re there—in the mix, hearing real concerns—it’s crystal clear: we need to modernize our infrastructure and prioritize safety, not just traffic flow.

I’ve also been in conversations all week about housing, and the message is the same—affordability is out of reach for too many. If we want to keep our neighborhoods vibrant and affordable for everyone, we need to build more housing and bring our outdated building codes into the 21st century.

At the heart of this campaign is listening. It’s how I learn. It’s how we build a better future. And it’s why I’m inviting you to our upcoming neighborhood salons—open, honest conversations about what matters and how we can make change. Whether we’re at a local restaurant, dive bar, or in a neighbor’s living room, I want to know: What are you concerned about?

This campaign isn’t just about electing someone new. It’s about building a better way of doing politics—one that begins with listening.