Jared's Strategy

Jared's strategy is to build a government that is focused on finding solutions. We need to build a government that is resilient to the test of time but at the same time is responsive and provides basic services efficiently in the present day.

Resilience

We need to be able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult situations.

We must work to prevent and address crime and the fear of violence.
We need to implement a comprehensive plan for affordable and workforce housing while maintaining adequate infrastructure.
We must build communities that are resilient to the impacts of climate change, with a lens on equity and justice.

Responsiveness

We need to be able to react quickly and positively.

We need a City government with a culture of getting to yes (not no).
Customer Service must be a priority. Residents and businesses should have timely responses for services, questions, and issues.
Time is money. We need to ensure that City staff has the support needed, with best practices in place, to operate effectively and efficiently.

Efficiency

We need to achieve maximum productivity with minimum expense.

We must be fiscally responsible, manage risks, and take advantage of available grant support.
We must lead with strategic planning and accountability.
We should explore technologies like AI or machine learning.
We must leverage partnership opportunities with the state, county, businesses, and Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis (HACA) and nonprofits.

Jared's Top 3 Priorities

1. We will engage with the community and city employees to improve the responsiveness of City Government.

Improve the parking experience for our residents, the employees and customers of our businesses, and visitors.
Speed up the permitting process for routine requests.
Provide effective public safety for everyone, always.

2. We will help everyone enjoy the charm of Annapolis for generations to come by making Annapolis a national model for climate resilience.

Increase our tree canopy in all communities, add more solar power, and reduce our use of fossil fuels.
Provide creative and enjoyable transportation options.
Improve the City’s ability to live with rising waters and increasingly intense rainfall.

3. We will prioritize housing as a core function of City government.

Improve the housing conditions of our most vulnerable residents.
Find a better balance for Short-Term Rentals.
Add affordable and workforce housing to support our families, businesses, and institutions.

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Putting His Experience to Work

Jared was the Ward 5 Alderman for Annapolis from 2013-17, serving as chair of the Environmental Matters Committee and a member of the Housing and Human Welfare Committee. As Alderman, Jared was known for his leadership on key legislation to protect the environment, prevent overcrowding in schools, and provide additional access for City services to historically underserved communities.

Since his time on the City Council, Jared has continued his public service on: the Caucus of African American Leaders as a committee member of the Sponsorship Subcommittee; the Trial Board of Anne Arundel County (part of the Police Accountability Board); the Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Resiliency Authority as a Director and the Treasurer; and the City of Annapolis as the Chair of the Ward Boundary and Redistricting Task Force.