- Removal of old Fan Fare Building on Havana and begin redevelopment
- Work with and support Havana Business District with issues related to crime and homelessness
- Support Art2C program in Havana corridor
- Implement Aurora Clean Up Day and Colfax Clean Up
- Work with Economic Development Council and Chamber to bring in thousands of jobs. Ex: Gaylord Rockies Hotel and Conference Center and two Amazon centers.
- Work with developers to provide strategies for new homes in all price ranges, retail and office buildings and infrastructure. Ex: Porteos, High Point, Metro Center, Majestic and Painted Prairie.
- Continue to work on pedestrian/trail/bike connections
- Approved drainage and infrastructure improvements including underground crossing at Alameda at Municipal Bldg.
- Work with Metro Center property owner to develop site at Alameda/Sable
- Increase free community events Ex: GlobalFest, 4th of July celebrations, Food Trucks, Free Fridays at some recreation centers, MLK, Jr. events
- Approved Office of Immigrant Affairs and Welcome Center, Int’l Refugee Commission, Aurora Sister City Int’l., International Cabinet, Homelessness Coordinator
- Approved and expanded Poet Laureate Program
- Sponsored the elimination of permits for 6’ fences built according to code
- Keep the City Budget balanced
- Work with Regional Water suppliers, approved WISE partnership and look for new possible reservoirs for a clean, safe water supply
- Approved the hiring of additional Police and Firemen to keep our community safe and provide outreach
- Work with our Public Schools systems
- Work on homeless programs and affordable housing for Aurora residents
- Approved the Office of Immigrant/Refugee Affairs and the Aurora Welcome Center
- Approved our Homeless Coordinator position
- Funded and approved Ethiopian radio station - KETO
- The Stanley Market and Entertainment District approval
- Southlands Entertainment District approved
- Created rules and approved Food Trucks to come into Aurora
- Approved and funded with marijuana taxes a new Recreation Center
- Support Buckley and Veterans by presently serving as Vice-Chair on the National Military Communities Council
- Support Transportation & Infrastructure by presently serving on the National Transportation & Infrastructure Board and served as Chair of Aurora Transportation Policy Committee
- Support our Police and Firefighters by approving a new training facility and programs to assist them and our community