In 2023, voters repealed the grocery tax, removing one of the city’s largest ongoing funding sources.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.

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.

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.

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.