Put Residents First, Not Spending

• Demand accountability and transparency in every budget decision.
• Stop the pattern of unchecked budget growth year after year.
• Prioritize essential services while cutting waste and inefficiency.

Tackle Sky-High Property Taxes

• Push for more innovative fiscal management to reduce the burden on homeowners.
• Fight to keep longtime residents, seniors, and working families from being taxed out of their homes.
• Explore alternative revenue sources and efficiencies before raising taxes.

Address Housing Affordability

• Support responsible growth that balances housing needs with preserving neighborhood character.
• Encourage housing policies that allow teachers, firefighters, city workers, and young families to live in Portsmouth.
• Work with developers and community stakeholders to expand attainable housing options.

Protect Portsmouth’s Future

• Balance economic growth with affordability for residents.
• Ensure fiscal policies strengthen, not weaken, Portsmouth’s community fabric.
• Champion financial responsibility to keep Portsmouth livable for the next generation.