Priorities for the Future

PRESERVE OUR NEIGHBORHOODS
Eric worked to ensure Shawnee’s strong tradition of single-family neighborhoods Is protected by helping craft a policy to prevent investors from undermining our single-family zoning policies by converting homes into apartments. We must remain diligent against those who seek to destroy our property values.

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PRIORITIZE NEEDS OVER WANTS
Eric continues to be a strong advocate for backing the blue, ensuring our police and fire departments have the resources they need, while also making improving our infrastructure a top priority. He will continue to ensure these core services remain our top priority.

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RESPECT TAXPAYERS & GIVE RESIDENTS A VOICE
Under Eric’s leadership, the council has reduced the mill levy and unnecessary fees - and we must continue to work to reduce the burden on our residents. Eric also supported giving residents more input in how Shawnee is governed, especially regarding proposed developments near neighborhoods.

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IMPROVE DOWNTOWN SHAWNEE
Eric has been the leader in the effort to transform downtown Shawnee In a way that welcomes small, locally-owned business. He advocates for responsible use of economic development incentives to help small local business, such as the Aztec Theatre, McLain’s Market, Mother Cluckers, and District Pour House; while resisting reckless corporate welfare projects.

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MAKE COMMON SENSE MORE COMMON
Eric has restored common sense to our city by reversing the decision to narrow Johnson Drive from four lanes, rejecting the King Street Apartment proposal, and leading the effort to hire an exceptionally qualified city manager who understands that Shawnee residents must always come first.

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