As a longtime constable, I’ve seen firsthand how vital trust is between law enforcement and the people they serve. I’ve built that trust one call, one visit, and one conversation at a time. But public safety is about more than policing—it’s about providing safe housing, youth programs, mental health services, and jobs. My vision for District One is a community where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered. On the council, I’ll work to create policies that reflect this holistic approach to safety.

Public Safety Is More Than Policing — It’s About Community

I’ve had the privilege of serving our community in some of its most vulnerable moments. Whether it was delivering court orders, responding to emergencies, or helping resolve neighborhood disputes, I learned something invaluable: trust is the foundation of true public safety. And trust isn’t built overnight—it’s built one call, one visit, one conversation at a time.

But as I listened to neighbors and walked our streets, it became clear that safety can’t be defined solely by the presence of law enforcement. Safety means a child can walk home from school without fear. It means seniors feel secure in their homes. It means our youth have places to go and mentors to turn to. It means families don’t have to choose between paying rent and buying groceries.

That’s why my vision for District One is rooted in a holistic approach to public safety—one that goes beyond badges and sirens. Real safety comes from stable housing, robust youth programs, access to mental health care, addiction recovery services, and jobs that pay a living wage. We need proactive solutions, not just reactive responses.

On the city council, I’ll advocate for:

• Increased funding for youth development programs, so our kids have safe spaces to grow, learn, and thrive.
• Support for community-based mental health and addiction resources, because criminalizing crisis helps no one.
• Investment in affordable housing and stronger tenant protections, so every resident has a safe, stable place to call home.
• Partnerships with local businesses and workforce development, to create jobs and economic mobility right here in our neighborhoods.

I’m running because I believe District One deserves leadership that listens, responds, and invests in the full wellbeing of our community. We need to stop managing problems and start building solutions.

Together, we can redefine public safety as a shared responsibility—and build a Birmingham where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered.