The news section of the archived campaign site was a list of short excerpts, each linking to a longer article or statement. This page summarises what those excerpts covered so that readers can find the pieces that interest them. All descriptions are drawn from the archive and have not been independently verified.
Themes in the news list
Leadership and participation. One excerpt argued that people with leadership experience know the value of trusting and involving those they serve. It links to an essay about the McBride Viaduct, summarised on the page about dialogue between leaders and residents.
Entering public life. Another piece described his 2013 run for office and his wish to change the status quo. It leads into the story of county grant oversight.
Military service. A personal item recalled saying goodbye to his platoon in 2009 as a 26-year-old staff sergeant after six and a half years in the Army, calling it a bittersweet move into a new chapter of life.
Health and safety. One note described his request for a public report from the county executive and the Office of Drug and Alcohol on local efforts against the opioid epidemic.
The 2017 mayoral race. News items quoted him on public concern for the city’s future and said that several candidates were expected to seek the seat of the outgoing mayor, who reached a three-term limit at the end of 2017. See the announcement of his platform and the essay Charting a New Course Together.
City priorities. Excerpts discussed what Erie’s history of welcoming newcomers means for City Hall, and a figure of roughly 9,500 residential properties showing signs of moderate to severe distress, together with a call for strategies to stabilise property values and strengthen neighbourhoods.
Looking ahead. A New Year piece pointed to opportunities in the coming twelve months, and another observed that when people are asked what a community needs, they usually mention jobs, less crime and less blight.
How to use this archive
Read the pieces in order if you want to follow the progression from local government work to a mayoral campaign. Remember that these are advocacy materials written for voters at the time, not neutral reporting.