Transparency

As a newly elected councilor, I want to take a moment to speak about the importance of respectful and fact-based public discourse in our town. Every councilor has a platform, and with that comes responsibility — words and actions shape how residents feel about their government and each other. Recently, there have been public statements that mischaracterized policies and created fear around other towns and communities. While there is freedom of speech, using an elected positio

In the video below I explain how the residential factor affects our tax bills. There will be a public hearing on December 1, 2025 during the City Council Meeting.

These are the videos I created to explain what was happening with a $100,000 loan that was requested by the Agawam Municipal Golf Course. This is the first video that explains what is being requested and why. This is the second video about the loan request and also explains how an enterprise fund is supposed to work.

When I knock on doors, I hear the same thing over and over: The town doesn’t communicate with residents, and no one listens to concerns unless groups of people come in repeatedly. Issues aren’t fixed right away — we just get stuck waiting. That’s why one of my top priorities is creating a Problem Solver Committee — a simple, practical way to bridge the gap between residents and city leadership. Here’s how it would work: The committee would include town leaders and volunteers

Over the past few months, Agawam residents have raised concerns and questions about proposed Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) here in town. From safety to zoning, there’s been a lot of conversation—some of it confusing. That’s why I created a short video series to break it down, address common concerns, and talk about what this means for our community. BESS – Part 1: There’s been a lot of confusion about Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Agawam. In Part 1, I break