My Platform for the Village of Fairport
My Platform for the Village of Fairport
1. Prioritize Safety.
Work with our first responders to ensure they have the resources they need.
First 100 days: meet with the police department, fire department, and Perinton Ambulance to create a plan for better resource allocation.
2. A Five-Year Plan for Streets, Sidewalks, and Green Space.
Finish the Main Street streetscape, post weekly updates, and honor tree replanting commitments. Publish a ranked plan extending sidewalks, crosswalks, and lighting beyond Main Street. Set measurable stewardship goals: grow the village tree canopy, care for parks and the canal path, and pursue New York's Climate Smart Communities certification, which unlocks state grants for exactly this work, in partnership with the resident groups already leading on sustainability.
First 100 days: publish the ranking criteria and a tree canopy baseline.
3. Open Books Fairport.
Plain-language "Where Your Money Goes" summary within 30 days of every budget adoption; a public pre-budget workshop each spring.
First 100 days: publish the current budget summary.
4. Village Hall in Plain English.
Agendas posted five days ahead of meetings, with one-paragraph explainers; every meeting recorded and archived; a running public decision log.
First 100 days: decision log live in month one.
5. The Mayor Comes to You.
Monthly office hours including one evening and one Saturday; quarterly town halls to be held at rotating locations.
First 100 days: first town hall within 90 days.
6. Residents at the Table.
Cross-party advisory panels; a defined public-input step before votes on major projects; an annual survey published to summarize feedback and outcomes.
First 100 days: seat the first panel.
7. A Downtown That Fits Fairport.
Pursue downtown investment, including the DRI pipeline, with resident input gates before the Village endorses major projects; continue backing small businesses on facades, signage, and event permitting.
First 100 days: Main Street roundtable.
8. Make the New Code Work.
The updated zoning code has been adopted; implementation now decides whether it delivers. Clear, consistent guidance on what the code means for homeowners and property values, a fair and predictable path for accessory dwelling unit (ADU) development, and administration that channels downtown investment while protecting village character.
First 100 days: a plain-language resident's guide to the adopted code, covering homes, ADUs, and downtown projects.