Jonathan’s Priorities
- Housing Affordability: I believe it should be a priority of the local governments to foster an environment where those who work in our community can also afford to live here. I have supported and helped to fund housing affordability initiatives in the City of Wilmington and New Hanover County, and I’m committed to continuing my advocacy for housing affordability.
- Public Safety: Public safety is one of the core services that local governments provide, and I believe it’s important for local governments to fully support their first responders, including our dedicated police officers and firefighters. By supporting them, they can in turn offer exceptional service to the citizens of Wilmington. It is important to me that every resident in every part of our city feel safe and secure where they live and visit.
- Protecting Our Environment: From the first announcement of our water supply being contaminated with PFAS, I have been fighting along with others, demanding Chemours be held accountable, but also finding solutions to provide clean, safe drinking water to our residents. Having served on the CFPUA Board of Directors for 4 years, I was proud to support the Granular Activated Carbon Filtration plant that removes over 99% of PFAS. Protecting our environment also includes orderly growth in regard to development that helps preserve our tree canopy and wildlife. While development will continue to be a pressing issue, it’s important that the few developable acres left in the city limits, if developed, are using low impact techniques to limit their impact on the environment.
- Business Growth and Economic Development: In a thriving economy, local governments must focus on retention of existing businesses while recruiting the right kind of businesses and industry that will add to the built environment and pay living wages to those they employ. In the past as a County Commissioner, I have partnered with Wilmington Business Development, The Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, and Wilmington Downtown Inc to do just that.