structure. Stability. Accountability.
Loveland’s budget problems aren’t about ambition. They’re about a lack of long-term planning. For too long, the city has relied on fee waivers, one-time funds, and short-term fixes instead of building sustainable systems. Being fiscally focused means restoring structure and discipline to how we manage every dollar.
FISCALLY FOCUSED
My approach: Review, Remove, Restore, Replace.
We review what works, remove waste and duplication, restore essential services, and replace outdated systems, red tape, and bureaucracy with efficiency, transparency, and accountability.
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In 2023, voters repealed the grocery tax, removing one of the city’s largest ongoing funding sources. That created a multi-million-dollar gap in the General Fund and exposed how fragile our finances already were.
Being fiscally focused means managing every dollar like it’s coming out of our own kitchen tables.
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Loveland’s General Fund pays for police, fire, streets, parks, and libraries. It’s stretched thin, but the fix isn’t more taxes. It’s focus.
My plan strengthens the General Fund by:
Requiring measurable outcomes for every dollar spent.
Leasing or repurposing underused city properties for income.
Supporting small-scale, revenue-positive projects that bring people downtown.
Publishing clear quarterly budget summaries so residents know exactly where money goes.
Accountability builds confidence. Confidence strengthens the economy.
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Growth should build the budget, not break it.
End open-ended incentives and fee waivers.
Require clear performance metrics for every project.
Partner with employers who create high-paying jobs, not just rooftops.
Fiscal recovery begins with results, not rhetoric.
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A strong economy depends on variety. Attracting tech, manufacturing, and creative sectors strengthens Loveland’s tax base, brings new jobs, and creates opportunity for everyone.
A balanced economy gives us the stability to invest in safety, parks, and public services without burdening taxpayers.
