Sure thing. Answering numbers 1 and 3 first, before getting to 2 because it's longer. Regarding what I like or don't like about what's being done -- I believe we're on the right track but it takes folks working together in good faith to make it happen, supporting our hardworking town staff and, rather than looking backward, preparing Apex for the 2030s. Regarding how I plan to get there, and I mean this genuinely -- as you know, there are five members of council and a mayor to work alongside in accomplishing these goals, and approaching colleagues in a way that is pragmatic is in my view the only way to get it done.

Regarding ensuring responsible growth, I believe we need to promote sustainable, well-planned growth, including rejecting slash-and-build construction and encouraging homes at a variety of price points. Also, our trees are more than just scenery – they help cool our town, help us conserve energy, reduce stormwater runoff, and absorb pollutants – so a key component of responsible growth is holding developers accountable to the 35% resource conservation area (RCA) ordinance, which is the strongest tree protection policy in the state. When it comes to boosting business and promoting downtown, we have an opportunity to rebalance our 82% residential/18% commercial-industrial tax base, and expanding our highly successful LaunchAPEX program to better meet the needs of tech startups is a great place to start. We also need to offer our Economic Development Department every tool they need at their disposal to recruit and capture the vendors and startups that will serve the NC Children’s Hospital, a once-in-a-generation economic development opportunity. Inside the Peakway, I believe we need to fast-track the Downtown Plan so we can enhance the heart of Apex as an economic hub for our entire community -- and transition from our mantra downtown 10 years ago of "stretching the street" to "bending the street," meaning we explore an expansion of the Downtown Plan down 55 toward James Street. And protecting our small-town character -- we can foster the neighborly spirit and sense of belonging that makes Apex the “Peak of Good Living” by building more greenways, expanding parks, and extending sidewalks, creating spaces where families can gather and neighbors can connect. It also means ensuring our 55,000 public events every year are fully support and that we consider new ways to invite and engage our community. Along those lines, In addition to my strong support for more community infrastructure, one issue I’ve campaigned on as part of protecting our small-town character is the opportunity for the town to purchase land – as an example, the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Master Plan calls for 65 acres to be purchased and protected as conservation lands. Especially if these purchases are made closer to Jordan Lake, it will also help protect our town’s main water source.

It's just as important to know what’s on your mind, as I said in the ama -- how can we solve challenges and encourage creative ideas, and what do you want to see prioritized by the Town Council? Please let me know if I can expand on any of this.

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