If the public doesn’t know what’s going on, it’s not public service.
Kendall continues to grow, and a county this size shouldn’t be running on quiet decisions made behind the scenes. Residents have a right to know how and why decisions get made, and their concerns belong in the room. Transparency and accountability are where public trust comes from.
More Than Just Public, Accessible
The County does a good job with open meetings and public records, but there’s still a gap between what’s technically available and what a resident can actually get to. As your representative, I’ll advocate for:
- Live streaming all board meetings, so residents can follow discussions in real time, whether they’re at home, at work, or anywhere in between
- Archiving past meeting videos and documents in a searchable, user-friendly format
- Allowing digital public comment, including through remote live participation or pre-submitted statements so residents can be heard even if they can’t attend in person
Not everyone can show up at 9:00 AM on a Tuesday. Local government should meet people where they are.
Closing the Loop on Community Input
Allowing public comment isn’t the same as listening to it, and people should find out when and how their input mattered. That means:
That means:
- Pointing out when public input shaped a decision
- Explaining plainly when the board went a different direction, and why
- Making it easy for residents to see what’s on the agenda before a vote happens and not burying important decisions in consent agendas
We build trust by being honest, clear, and accountable when decisions are made.
Let’s Raise the Bar
You shouldn’t need a law degree, political connections, or three hours of free time to know what’s happening in your own community.
Let’s make public engagement easier, not harder. I want to treat our residents like partners and the neighbors they are.