Policies
There may be problems…
but the future is brighter.
Everyday residents feel the pain of high housing costs, social isolation, and cynicism for the future. The solution for these problems goes beyond any one specific issue. We need to break down what doesn’t work and build up what will work.
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Break Down the Board of Representatives
Stamford’s government isn’t just inefficient, it actively holds us back. Right now, we have two different boards performing nearly identical roles. The Board of Representatives is essentially a copy of the Board of Finance, but our representatives overstep their role, cost taxpayers millions in needless lawsuits, bury business in endless red tape, and reinforce a culture of fear and distrust. This board is what antisocial nihilism looks like: an entire institution that only knows how to say no.
In the future, I will propose a variety of charter revisions that will break down the Board of Representatives. Depending on the public’s support, these proposals can be as conservative as minor reforms or as bold as eliminating the board entirely.
Build a Pro-Social Community
Stamford’s greatest resource is its people, but our policies don’t reflect that. A pro-social community means more housing, family friendly infrastructure, and safe public spaces. Residents can contribute to a pro-social community from the bottom up, but we need leadership with a top down policy agenda to achieve this goal.
In the future, I will define antisocial behavior and family friendly infrastructure. These definitions will support a pro-social policy agenda to revitalize our public spaces, make infrastructure accessible to all travelers (without villainizing pedestrians or drivers), and protect our neighbors from hostile behavior.
Conserve Stamford Values
Conservatism is simply protecting what already makes us strong. Stamford is an American city and we have American values. We express ourselves to uncover the truth, we treat others based on their behavior — not their identity. We trust institutions like public safety to keep us safe. It is not “progress” to abandon these values.
In the future, I will defend Stamford from the negative worldviews that erode our trust, community, and personal independence. Stamford is not a racist city. We are rooted in American values like fairness and respect. We can learn from the past, we can disagree in the present, but we need to have the same goal of growing the values that made Stamford strong in the first place.
An in-depth policy proposal will be released in June.
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