I’m on the ballot!

I’m collecting signatures to run for re-election in 2024 and I could use your help!

I recently submitted this letter to the editor of the Arizona Daily Sun outlining ways we can invest in Arizona’s future rather than giving even more tax cuts to the weathiest among us. Here’s an excerpt from my letter: “Securing our water future by investing in reclaimed water infrastructure and conservation measures throughout the state would benefit all. Getting more money into classrooms and to stressed-out teachers and school staff, including counselors, will pay dividends by retaining skilled employees and improving student educational outcomes. Investing in clean energy gives Arizona residents and businesses workforce development opportunities and gives us a boost in addressing the realities of climate change. Similarly, expanding broadband and diversifying our transportation networks improves our quality of life and enables robust economic…

Here’s one way to do something about Flagstaff’s affordable housing problem!

49 volunteers worked alongside Daggett to collect 50% more signatures than required.

Sign up to help our neighbors living in the path of potential flooding from the 2019 Museum Fire. Saturday, June 18 The City of Flagstaff is organizing volunteers into two shifts. The focus will be on assisting residents who are elderly, disabled, or otherwise unable to rebuild and refortify their sandbag walls. From the City’s website: “Volunteers should meet at the Coconino County Health and Human Services building, located at 2625 N. King St. Shifts will be from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 to 4 p.m. Volunteers are encouraged to wear sturdy shoes, pants, and sun protection, and to bring a refillable water bottle, a face covering for dust, and work gloves if available. Food will be provided! Volunteers should register online…

Since taking office in 2022, I’ve become involved with several organizations that assist me in advocating on behalf of our community and also provide funding opportunities for Flagstaff. I’m interested and deeply committed to supporting and enacting policies in these areas for the benefit of our community. The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) is an outstanding resource. They keep me apprised of topics important to Flagstaff on the national front, facilitate access to administration and federal agency staff, offer in-depth policy discussions, plus I learn how other communities are tackling problems similar to ours. Additionally, they provide training and small grants that city staff (such as parks and recreation, sustainability, public safety, and housing) has access to. I’ll be lobbying with the USCM’s task force…