Foundations Part 2 - Public Civility

In this historical moment of high partisanship, the Assessor’s race is legally non-partisan. This provides us an opportunity to inquire and imagine what non-partisanship in politics would look like, to envision the dream a positive public political civility.

The traditional motto for our republic, E PLURIBUS UNUM - “out of many, one”, gives insight into the nature of civility. While partisanship aims to pull us apart for the benefit of zealotry, civic activities seek to bring us together. In this light, civility is action that moves the many toward becoming one, action that moves the isolated among us toward a sense of belonging.

As a candidate and as Assessor, I promise to respect and uphold the non-partisan character of the office, ensuring a civil space where all people are welcomed to their Assessor’s Office.