PRIORITIES

PRIORITIES
I am committed to providing trusted leadership, protecting the people who call Johnson City home, and preparing our city for tomorrow. During my years of working with various leaders in Johnson City, I am convinced that in order achieve greater progress/success, we must serve and value the collective interests of every member of our community. It is important that we focus on the common goals and shared values that benefit our citizens.
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Provide Trusted Leadership
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Strong communities begin with trustworthy leadership. City government should be transparent, fiscally responsible, accessible, and accountable to the people it serves.
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Transparency and accountability
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Fiscal responsibility
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Accessible leadership
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Public engagement and collaboration
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Responsible decision-making
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Protect Our Residents
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As Johnson City grows, we must ensure the people who built this community can continue to afford to live here and have quality of life. Growth should create opportunity, not displacement.
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Affordable, attainable, and workforce housing
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Protect longtime residents from being priced out
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Responsible tax policies
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Support children, youth, working families, seniors, veterans, and young professionals
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Keep Johnson City affordable for future generations
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Prepare Our Future
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Growth is a sign of success but, success requires preparation. Johnson City must plan wisely so infrastructure, public safety, and community services keep pace with growth.
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Responsible development
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Infrastructure first
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Long-term planning
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Protect neighborhoods
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Encourage quality investment
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Improve traffic flow
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Invest in roads, sidewalks, water, sewer, schools, police, fire, EMS, parks, and recreation
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"Comments"
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“I am so proud of Aaron. He is a strong leader in our community who is doing a great job!” - Rev. Dr. C.H. Charlton (Former Vice Mayor of Johnson City, TN)
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“He is a cutting-edge leader leading a cutting-edge organization.” - Robert D. Lipton (Author of Toxic Charites)
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“Aaron carries a reputation of leading us from chaos to community.” - Rev. Philmont Bostic (St. Paul A.M.E. Zion Church)
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“One of Johnson City’s most trusted leaders.” - Josh Smith (WJHL)
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“I’ve seen Aaron do nothing but phenomenal work during his time in Johnson City.” - Randy Hensley (Coalition for Kids)
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“This young man will do great things!” - Rev. Dr. Noel C. Taylor (Former Mayor of Roanoke, VA)