We’ve accomplished a lot this term - together.
ALL of our progress is a Team Effort. Thank you to the the residents, my colleagues on council, staff. I am proud to have played a leading part of the following…
District Discussions
I hosted multiple resident forums where I brought together residents and their elected officials to discuss upcoming city matters, budget priorities, and issues impacting our neighborhoods.
Copies of the numerous invitations
*(Goal - Improve Communication to/from the Residents)
Emphasized the Start of Duvall Field Project
Started each of my meetings with “When are we starting on Duvall Field?” Helped push for immediate start.
* (Goal - Representing District 1 Priorities)
Provided Internship Opportunities to Youth
Developed and led an internship program for College Park, University of Maryland, and Maryland native students.
* (Goal - Enhanced Educational Opportunities)
Spearhead first City’s FIRST celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month
* (Goal - Representing District 1 Priorities)
Championed Hollywood’s Farmer’s Market
Introduced new signage and promotional materials to enhance Farmer's Market experience for vendors and customers.
Lobbied to keep Voting
In-Person at Davis Hall
Advocated strongly to support keeping a polling place open in North College Park for residents who live North of Maryland 193.
*(Goal - Representing District 1 Priorities)
Connecting with Parkdale High School Students
Building bridges by mentoring our public high school students - build relationships with our educators, and create new connections to help serve our youth.
*(Goal - Advancing Educational Opportunities)
Advocated for Economic Development in North College Park
Actively worked with the City to fill vacant store fronts with new businesses. Supported existing businesses in commercial spaces north of MD-193 by securing thousands of dollars to small businesses.
*(Goal - Representing District 1 Priorities)
Advocated for Food Security
Both during the city’s budget discussions and out in the field worked together with our nongovernmental partners to help combat food insecurity.
* (Goal - Representing District 1 Priorities)
Partnered with Hollywood Elementary School
Developed trust with the Hollywood Parent Teacher Association, presented at Career Day, and regularly met with Hollywood Elementary School’s administration. Advocated for city grants to support programs at Hollywood for $130,000 over the past two years.
* (Goal - Enhancing Educational Opportunities
Partnered with Monarch Preschool
Worked with Monarch Preschool leadership to support the buildout of a playground with $50,000 and increase State scholarships for grants to increase local College Park enrollment.
* (Goal - Enhancing Educational Opportunities
Prioritized Public Safety
Fought for increased awareness to public safety concerns in North College Park, especially prioritizing improving relations between the residents and our Contract Police.
* (Goal - Representing District 1 Priorities)
Amplified City’s Committee’s Platform
Amplified existing committees and board members at Hollywood Farmer’s Market. Increased awareness of city programs to all residents. We thank you for your service to the residents of College Park!
*(Goal - Improve Communication to/from the Residents)
Worked with the American Legion Post 217 Auxiliary to educate young participants to learn about local gardening.
Local Gardening
*(Goal - Enhance Educational Opportunities)
Beautified our Neighborhood Open Spaces
Worked with neighbors and local DMV artist to build little library and little pantry along with leading to build out benches and paint the stormdrain.
*(Goal - Enhance Educational Opportunities)
Organized Community Clean Ups
Partnered with University of Maryland and Resident Leaders to organize clean ups around the neighborhood!
