Goals for My Next Term — And Why They Matter

Complete Payroll Integration: Finalize integration of time, attendance, and advanced scheduling systems with payroll to maximize efficiency through automation.
- Why it matters: Streamlines payroll and scheduling, saving taxpayer dollars, reducing errors, and allowing city staff to focus on serving residents.
Enhance Grant Management: Standardize the City’s grant management process to improve decision-making, compliance tracking, and financial reporting for optimized funding opportunities.
- Why it matters: Better grant oversight secures more funding for local projects without raising taxes, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Revitalize Capital Planning: Re-establish and improve the City’s capital planning with 5- and 10-year outlooks aligned with the Comprehensive Strategic Plan to guide long-term investments.
- Why it matters: Ensures smart investments in infrastructure and public services for long-term community benefits.
Strengthen Budget Resiliency: Advance the City’s budget toward structural balance to ensure financial stability in varying economic conditions.
- Why it matters: A balanced budget protects essential services and maintains financial strength regardless of economic challenges.

Lead Through Economic Transition: Guide the community through evolving retail, business, and housing landscapes to minimize negative impacts and maximize opportunities without raising taxes.
- Why it matters: Protects property values, attracts businesses, and maintains North Olmsted’s high quality of life during change.
Position the City for Strategic Growth: Proactively prepare for future opportunities, including mall redevelopment, potential school parcel ownership, and regional developments like the Cleveland Browns’ possible move to Brookpark.
- Why it matters: Ensures North Olmsted is ready to thrive through redevelopment, partnerships, and regional growth.