Said, "When we unite to converse, pray, and problem solve, we thrive collectively... Embracing our shared journey and opportunities, we pave a path towards a brighter, inclusive future."

Said, "Saving our trees in Columbus is crucial, yet our city's own government isn't always following through on its promises."

Said, "Columbus, Georgia, bears the burden of being one of the highest taxed cities in the state... As a private citizen, I was part of a successful effort... to challenge a recent property tax millage rate increase, marking a historic victory for Columbus taxpayers."

The candidate's website says, "Despite Columbus' annual budget exceeding $334 million in 2023, transparency regarding the allocation of taxpayer dollars remains unclear... Audits are crucial to ensure taxpayer funds are utilized wisely, accurately, and efficiently."

The candidate's website says, "Columbus grapples with enduring challenges such as violent crime, unemployment, and poverty. Solutions cannot solely rely on law enforcement; fostering economic growth and opportunity must be paramount community objectives."

Said, "We need to start asking and expecting city government and the school system to be better stewards of our money."

Said, "A more holistic strategy is required to reduce violence—a strategy that incorporates prevention and enforcement, but also addresses the root causes of violent crime — poverty, unemployment and lack of opportunity."

Believes the 2008 Local Option Sales Tax in Columbus, GA failed to enhance public safety like its supporters said it would.

Said, "We need more police officers. We need to compensate them more, train them more, protect them more and appreciate them more."

The candidate's website says, "Questionable real estate ventures and extravagant spending on new construction projects have diverted resources from maintaining essential infrastructure and neglected neighborhood facilities... Citizens rightly demand honesty and accountability from their government."

Proposes the establishment of Columbus as the “West Coast of Georgia” creating a western entry point and gateway to commerce in Georgia.

Said, "I believe our local resources could be utilized in part to relieve the overflow in Atlanta by leveraging our airport and repurposing our mall into a modern warehouse and logistics facility that would manage timely sensitive airfreight."