• Passed historic resolution to fully fund public safety pensions, reducing taxpayer debt liability by $30+million in the first year alone, increasing bond ratings.
• Initiated Evanston’s first Finance & Budget Committee.
• Worked successfully to uphold my campaign commitment to keep the city’s portion of the property tax levy from increasing for 3 years. A historical achievement.
• Successfully secured an $800K contribution from NU for the purchase of a fire engine.
•  Introduced an ordinance to restrict and regulate employee severance pay/buy-outs.
•  Led in significantly reducing the city’s debt in her first two years supporting a stronger bond rating.
• Currently lead sponsor for a Responsible Bidder and Procurement Ordinance.
• Elected as Vice Chair of the National League of Cities (NLC) Finance, Administration, and Inter-governmental Relations Committee (FAIR) 2024 and 2025.

• Partnered with Preservation Commissioner Carl Klein to create the Evanston Legacy Business Alliance.
• Introduced two grant programs for local businesses: Covid Recovery & Growth Grant and Relocation & Expansion Grant.
• Reduced fees for downtown businesses.
• Spearheaded Free Holiday Parking policy.
• Initiated new Downtown Neighbors’ Association.
• Introduced ordinance permitting restaurants to allow customers to bring dogs onto outdoor restaurant patios.

• Re-opened and advocated for the Evanston Dog Beach.
• Successfully colaborated to usher in the Evanston Folk Festival.
• Worked with staff to successfully open the cafe at the Arrington Lagoon.
• Ushered in free access to all beaches for Evanston residents.
• Added key language to “Envision Evanston 2045” Comprehensive Plan to include natural habitat and shoreline protection measures, as part of a robust Lakefront Protection Ordinance.

• Leading sponsor for Evanston Workers Retention Ordinance, the first in Illinois. This provides employment protection and stability for these hard working hospitality and food service workers.
• Successfully added amendments to Evanston’s Fair Housing Ordinance to protect against housing discrimination.
• Empowered residents by developing and organizing a tenants’ council to a large low-income building.
• Introduced ordinance to reduce financial burden for low and middle income residents requiring lateral sewer line repair under city streets and sidewalks.
• Leading sponsor of ordinance to provide property tax and rental relief to long-term low and middle income residents who are at risk of losing their homes.
• Secured much-needed onsite security for a low-income establishment facing persistent disruptive and safety issues.

to enhance visitor experience by proactively attracting and retaining businesses

by adopting a strong lakefront protection ordinance to ensure strong stewardship, protection and enhancement of Evanston’s lakefront.

Stipulate better budget forecasting, align budget expenditures to priorities, identify and implement responsible accountability measures for tax dollar expenditures.

to establish strong mutually beneficial relationships.

Establish criteria and goals to increase the percent of middle income housing and affordable housing while honoring and expanding Evanston’s natural and architectural beauty through a well researched and responsible Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Codes.