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Candidate Podcast
The podcast is intended to give long format responses in video format to further develop the responses delivered in the GBA Candidate Forum. Ultimately, I felt that 60 seconds was simply not enough time to develop a thoughtful answer to the questions that are of interest to the public.
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Each episode ranges from 4-6 minutes in length with some exceeding 10 minutes and answer the questions from the Forum, listed below. The sessions are not scripted and are prepared as a conversation between me and my special guest, long time City Councilwoman and friend, Martha Stowe.
What motivates you to run for City Council, and what values or
experiences will guide how you serve Belmont residents?
How would you balance Belmont’s rapid growth with preserving the
small-town character and charm that residents value?
If asked to fill a Council vacancy, what would guide your decision most — selecting someone aligned with your views, or choosing someone with a different perspective to strengthen representation and debate?
Belmont continues to experience infrastructure challenges, particularly
related to roads, sidewalks, and sewer capacity. What steps would you
support to ensure growth doesn’t outpace these systems?
How would you work to increase transparency and public trust in Council
decision-making, especially around development and spending?
Belmont’s downtown and small business community are key
parts of the city’s identity. What is your vision for supporting existing
businesses and attracting new ones?
*BONUS*
How do we address the need for traffic improvements, especially when NCDOT is not intending to fund projects on our state roads?
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