Six priorities that guide every decision I weigh on Council. Each one was a commitment I made when I ran — and each is now a record of what Council has done.
Each pillar is a commitment I made when I ran. Each is now a record of what Council has done.
Growth that preserves what makes Mulberry, Mulberry. Council adjusted the development moratorium five times in year one — paced to the city's actual capacity to handle new permits responsibly — and adopted an interim Comprehensive Plan so growth decisions are made against a real vision, not in a vacuum.
Honest, transparent, ethical communication. We launched the city website and GIS Web App, published every ordinance through Municode, implemented JustFOIA for records requests, and held 33 open Council meetings in our first year. On this site, I explain every vote I cast.
Built to adapt and endure. We stood up the Marshal's Office, established Municipal Court, secured Local Issuing Authority within 90 days of incorporation, and adopted a non-combustible construction ordinance — all in year one. Now, as Chair of the Public Safety Advisory Committee, I'm leading the review of how Mulberry protects its residents long-term.
Every resident, every voice. Our Planning and Development team handled more than 12,000 phone calls and 20,000 emails in year one, we welcomed 8 new businesses with ribbon cuttings, and we seated Mulberry's first Downtown Development Authority to pursue the town center residents keep asking for.
One city, many neighborhoods. We established the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals so every neighborhood has a public voice in development decisions, created the City of Mulberry's Official Seal, and held our first Council and Staff Retreats.
Disciplined finances, lasting prosperity. Mulberry closed FY 2025 with a 77% fund balance ratio — roughly nine months of operating coverage. Planning and Development alone generated $2.19M in fees in year one, and we secured a 4% natural gas franchise fee that will support city services for years to come.
Year one was about standing up. Year two is about sharpening.
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