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We’ve all seen the headlines: the old zoning rules are being rewritten. For some, a "zoning repeal" sounds like a technicality. But at Progress 4 All , we see it as something much bigger it’s a once-in-a-generation invitation to fix a system that has historically excluded too many of our neighbors. If we simply repeal the old rules without a plan for equity, we risk building more of the same. But if we stand together now, we can ensure this "new era" of housing actually includes everyone. The...

This week, I stood before the Lakewood City Council to address a terrifying reality for our neighbors. While the Council recently issued a declaration of "transparency and de-escalation" regarding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the events we witnessed just days ago on South Ingalls Street prove that words alone are not enough. We don’t just need a declaration; we need a defense. The Reality on the Ground On February 28, a federal operation turned a quiet neighborhood into a...

At the recent City Council meeting, I had the opportunity to speak on a topic that is often framed as a "side vs. side" issue: Police Oversight. But as I shared with the council, oversight isn’t about being "anti-police." It is about being pro-community, pro-transparency, and pro-trust. When we ask for a system of checks and balances, we aren't asking for conflict; we are asking for a foundation of public confidence that benefits every single person in our city. Building a Bridge of Trust...