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May 28, 2019

Economic Development

May 28, 2019

Chicopee needs smart, forward-thinking development. I’ll work to revitalize our downtown, support local businesses, and ensure city projects strengthen our economy and community for the long term.

May 28, 2019

May 28, 2019

Housing

May 28, 2019

Chicopee’s growth depends on expanding our housing stock. I’ll focus on redeveloping sites like Uniroyal and Cabotville to add over 1,000 new units, while using city tools to clean up blighted properties and return them to productive use—all while ensuring we balance affordable and market-rate housing to strengthen neighborhoods and support economic growth.

May 28, 2019

May 28, 2019

Modernizing City Government

May 28, 2019

Chicopee’s government needs modernization. I led the push for charter reform and support professionalizing key roles, creating a 311 help line, eliminating online payment fees, and updating our charter to include four-year mayoral terms, staggered council terms, and an impeachment process for elected officials to ensure accountability and stability.

May 28, 2019