PLATFORM & PRIORITIES | JT For Mayor

Leadership

There are politicians, managers, facilitators, and followers...and then there are leaders. JT has been a leader his entire life. Leadership is a key trait in a municipal executive and JT is ready on day one. JT's inclusive leadership style offers a big tent where no resident is silenced. Remember - "NO LABELS | JUST LEADERSHIP". It's a slogan...that actually means something.

Current At-Large City Councilor with a record of transparency and responsiveness
Longtime Easthampton resident with deep community roots
Practical, no-nonsense approach to problem solving

Housing & Affordability

JT believes that safe, secure, and affordable housing is a human right. Families should not have to choose between paying rent, buying groceries, or affording medication. Landlords should be invested in Easthampton's success and reinvesting in maintenance, improvements, and the city economy.

Support rent stabilization to protect tenants and working families
Prioritize mixed-income housing through transparent, equitable public-private partnerships
Address housing shortages to make Easthampton affordable for all

Economic Development
& Small Business

The heartbeat of Easthampton is its thriving small businesses. JT understands that fostering a business-friendly culture will fuel the city's economic engine, expand its tax base, enhance its curb appeal and preserve its unique history and character.

Create a business-friendly environment by streamlining permitting and licensing
Partner with the Chamber of Commerce to revitalize downtown and fill vacant storefronts
Boost vitality in commercial corridors to support local entrepreneurs

Infrastructure & Sustainability

From the pothole outside your home to the crosswalk that needs to be repainted. It isn't sexy, but it's important. Making smart and sustainable investments in Easthampton's aging infrastructure is a vital part of public health and safety. JT will leverage state and federal funds to upgrade the systems we can't see - but utilize every day, while protecting and preserving places to play and enjoy.

Invest in aging water and sewer systems using state and federal funding
Protect green spaces and repurpose the Town Lodging House for public gardens or recreational areas
Ensure sustainable infrastructure for a resilient future

Education & Youth Opportunity

Easthampton doesn't have a future without kids! Our next generation deserves the best Easthampton has to offer and that starts with modern and maintained schools. JT plans to work with our new superintendent to make sure students, teachers, and staff have the resources they need to deploy a rigorous and inclusive curriculum. We will encourage parent engagement, support special needs services, and engage our youth with a robust extracurricular calendar.

Strengthen Easthampton Public Schools with inclusive, rigorous curricula to retain and attract students
Promote Easthampton as a school of choice with community-driven education
Support educators to build a vibrant, welcoming school environment

Accessibility & Transparency

These aren't political buzzwords. JT understands who he works for - the taxpayers. Easthampton residents deserve public employees who are attentive to their needs and work tirelessly to improve the quality of life for all our neighbors. This means a government that is not only responsive and reactive - but PROACTIVE and PRODUCTIVE. Less talk, more listening, more action.

Expand City Hall access and create new channels for resident feedback
Increase visibility of elected officials through regular community engagement
Strengthen neighborhood representation to ensure every voice is heard

Senior Services

Preserving the wisdom of Easthampton means taking care of our seniors. They have chosen to live their golden years in our community - so they deserve gold medal treatment. That begins with a modern, vibrant center for seniors to congregate, recreate, and socialize. It also means making sure they have the support necessary to age gracefully in their home.

Advocate for a state-of-the-art Senior Center with care, programs, and connection.
Expand outreach and transportation services with the Council on Aging
Support seniors to age with dignity in our community

Veterans &
Community Commitment

Easthampton is home to about 1,500 veterans, that is about 10% of the total population. 85% of those veterans are over age 55, so senior care and veteran care are closely tied. JT is committed to doing right by the men and women who have served, are serving, or are interested in serving our country. That means respecting and honoring their sacrifice, supporting their mental health needs, and making sure outposts like our American Legion remain solvent and strong.

Enhance veterans’ services with better access to benefits, housing, and mental health support
Work with the City Veterans Agent to improve outreach and care
Honor those who served with a commitment to their well-being

Common Sense Governance

It goes to the heart of JT's campaign. JT has said time and time again, he is running for mayor for Easthampton. In a world were politics is complicated and polarizing, JT believes in simple, action-orineted municipal governance that strips away agendas to get results for residents.

Pragmatic decision-making, not political games
Listens more than he talks—then takes action
Guided by community input, fiscal responsibility, and logic