Molly's Priorities
Fiscal Responsibility
Fiscal responsibility keeps Garden City strong.
We have earned a reputation for smart stewardship, and we will protect it as costs rise and state constraints tighten. Through disciplined budgeting, transparent reporting, and clear performance metrics, every dollar will work harder. We will pursue innovative solutions, public‑private partnerships, and diversified revenue that align with our values and keep taxes low. With rigorous procurement, long‑term capital planning, proactive grant capture, and regional cost sharing, we will meet the needs of a growing community while safeguarding reserves and maintaining strong credit.
Public Safety
Safety comes first for every neighborhood, along the Greenbelt, local businesses and our streets.
Garden City is fortunate to have an exceptional police department, and we will keep it strong. That means full and stable funding, modern resources, and the staffing and support officers need to serve with excellence. With community partnerships, proactive patrols, and good communication, we will protect families and businesses and preserve the quality of life that defines Garden City.
Smart Growth
Fiscal responsibility keeps Garden City strong.
We have earned a reputation for smart stewardship, and we will protect it as costs rise and state constraints tighten. Through disciplined budgeting, transparent reporting, and clear performance metrics, every dollar will work harder. We will spend the time to understand what our community needs and who we want to be, in order to pursue innovative solutions, public‑private partnerships, and diversified revenue that align with our values and keep taxes low. With a clear vision, rigorous procurement, long‑term capital planning, proactive grant capture, and regional cost sharing, we will meet the needs of a growing community while safeguarding reserves, prioritizing our needs and maintaining strong credit.
Collaboration and Innovation
Lead boldly with innovative, proactive problem solving.
Garden City will take the initiative on growth, safety, housing, and economic opportunity by showing up where decisions are made at the local, regional, and state levels. We will represent residents and businesses consistently, build strong alliances, and secure resources that match local priorities.
We will invite stakeholder voices into the process through standing advisory councils for neighborhoods, youth, seniors, and small businesses. Host regular listening sessions in community venues and ensure open channels for feedback and ideation.
We will turn ideas into action through collaborative workshops, pilot projects, and data informed plans aligned with our newly aligned vision, mission, and values. Each initiative will include clear goals, timelines, and public dashboards so progress is visible and adjustments happen quickly.
With steady leadership, respectful collaboration, and a focus on measurable results, Garden City will shape change and protect the character that makes our community special.
Transparency and Accountability
Government that works, no runaround.
City Hall serves our residents, not itself. Residents and businesses deserve fast, plain‑language answers and straightforward service; without hoops, delays, or costly bureaucracy. Transparency builds trust, and trust drives accountability.
I will:
Create a one‑stop service with predictable timelines and online status tracking
Publish plain‑language guides, fee transparency, and clear appeal paths
Set and report standard response times for calls, permits, and inspections
Open up budgets, contracts, and performance dashboards residents can easily access
Simplify public records requests with digital delivery and clear deadlines
Provide regular status updates and multiple ways to reach us—online, by phone, and in person
I’ll earn your confidence by making results visible and fixing problems fast.
Housing Solutions
Housing that keeps Garden City strong.
Our neighborhoods are the lifeblood of our community. To stay welcoming and strong for young adults, families, retirees, small business owners, and longtime residents, we need a balanced housing strategy that preserves affordability, adds a mix of homes near jobs and transit, and protects neighborhood character. With smart zoning, public‑private partnerships, and clear anti‑displacement safeguards, we can grow inclusively and keep our community thriving for generations.
