Thank you to everyone who worked so hard on this campaign. We have an incredible team of volunteers who did everything from gathering petition signatures to distributing door hangers, calling voters to emailing friends and family, writing letters to the editor, and helping with yard signs. I appreciate the endorsements of so many Highland Park residents, current and former colleagues and elected officials. I am honored that so many people offered to help with the campaign, and greatly appreciate all that you have done. Thank you!
After years of involvement in our community, I first ran for Council to accelerate the pace of change on environmental issues, make our streets safer for cyclists and pedestrians, and use my experience in nonprofit management to help our community. I am proud of the progress that we have made on these issues, but there is more to be done which is why I am glad to be able to serve another term on City Council.
In the near term, the City faces two significant issues – recovering from the economic impacts of the pandemic and addressing the effects of climate change. The City must continue to make tough financial decisions so that we can provide the high level of services our residents expect within tight budgetary constraints as we recover from the pandemic. We also need to bring innovative ideas to help our business community regain its vibrancy.
Climate change has financial implications for the City as extreme weather causes damage to infrastructure. I will continue my leadership to make environmentally responsible choices that save the City money, and to ensure that the City’s infrastructure is built to withstand the stronger storms and bigger temperature fluctuations brought on by climate change. I will continue raising the bar to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions and model sustainable practices for our residents and other municipalities.
I am proud of the work that I have done so far, and honored to have the confidence of voters as we move forward to address these issues. I look forward to continuing to work with Mayor Rotering, my Council colleagues, and our two new members, Annette Lidawer and Andres Tapia.
Thank you so much for your support, and for putting your trust in me!
Kim