Leadership That Listens

Will is committed to bringing positive change to Ward 4. With a focus on transparency, public safety, and sustainable growth, Will is ready to serve our residents with integrity and dedication.

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My Platform

Responsive and Accessible Leadership

When you contact me, you will get a response within 24 hours. Call, text, or email. Being accessible and responsive to residents is fundamental to good representation.

Fully Staffing Our Fire Department

Our firefighters deserve proper staffing to keep them safe while protecting our families. With my family's deep connections to Newark's fire department, I understand what full staffing means for both safety and response times.

Smart Development

Growth that protects property values and strengthens neighborhoods. Development decisions should benefit current residents and maintain the character that makes Newark special.

Transparent Governance

I will make city government more accessible and hold it accountable to residents through open communication and community engagement.

Bringing Solutions to Local Challenges

Newark faces real challenges that need thoughtful solutions. Take the city's recent approach to homelessness: we passed an ordinance criminalizing camping without establishing support systems or resources. This both costs the city more money and does not address the root of the problem.

Effective governance means thinking through solutions before taking action.

I believe in addressing the root cause of a problem, not just the symptoms. Whether it is housing, public safety, or city services, we need comprehensive solutions that actually work for our community.

I will bring systematic problem-solving to city council to ensure our policies achieve their intended goals.

About the Candidate

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I have deep roots in Newark through family connections and have proudly called the city home for the past three years. My wife, Annia, is a Newark native whose father served as the assistant fire chief. Her father's turnout gear and a Newark Fire Department backboard are displayed proudly in our home as reminders of the city's rich history of public service.

As a professional software developer with 13 years of industry experience, I bring a unique technical perspective to city governance. My technology journey began 23 years ago when I first learned to code and rebuild computers, skills that evolved into a successful career solving complex problems and building efficient systems.

My education includes a Bachelor of Arts from Hiram College and a Master of Science in Computer Science from Georgia Tech, providing me with both a well-rounded liberal arts foundation and advanced technical expertise. This educational background, combined with my family ties to Newark's emergency services, gives me a unique perspective on the challenges facing Ward 4. I understand both the technological opportunities for modernizing city operations and the human impact of public safety decisions on families and neighborhoods.

When not working or campaigning, I enjoy hiking local trails, expanding my knowledge through reading, and spending time with my family.

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