Launched a new, more user-friendly city website and mobile app (2021)

Added a Mayor's Welcome to the city website for residents, new neighbors, and visitors (2024)

Began livestreaming City Council meetings and created the city's YouTube channel, where every meeting is posted (2025)

Launched a monthly city newsletter, with more than 20 editions since January 2025

Write a monthly column for the Voice News

Added TextMyGov so residents can get city updates by text

Moved licenses, permits, and pool passes online

Began quarterly strategic planning sessions focused on long-term goals (2025)

Formed the city's Economic Development Committee (2022)

Converted the Community Development Agency into a Community Redevelopment Authority to bring more transparency to TIF projects (2024)

Advanced Waverly Ridge, a new residential development expected to add about 500 homes at completion (2024)

Hired Waverly's first Economic Development Coordinator (2025)

Earned Leadership Certified Community designation from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (2025)

Incorporated the Waverly Economic Development Corporation, a 501(c)(6) to recruit and support local businesses (2025)

Building a new fire station for Waverly Fire/Rescue, targeted to open in late 2027

Purchased a new ambulance (2025)

Installed warning lights at 141st Street and Highway 6 (2026)

Hired a code enforcement officer (2025)

Added a paid part-time administrative assistant to support our volunteer Fire/Rescue department

Strengthening our partnership with the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office

Creating an ordinance for e-bikes and similar motorized equipment to keep streets and trails safe

As president of the Greater Waverly Area Foundation Fund, led fundraising for the $6.4 million Waverly Aquatic Center (2023)

Added pool concessions, making a day at the Aquatic Center easier for families and bringing in revenue to help cover pool operating costs (2023)

Built pickleball courts (2024) and launched an adult pickleball league (2026)

Updated the tennis and basketball courts (2026)

Funded a parks master plan to guide future improvements, including trails

Planning Waverly's first dog park, with construction set for 2027

Secured $478,516 from Lancaster County to expand Waverly's water supply, including test wells and engineering for new well sites

Updated the city's water conservation ordinance to protect our water supply during times of drought

Completed engineering for Oldfield Street paving, with construction to follow once $3 million in federal funding is released

Completed a water and wastewater rate study to keep utility rates fair and systems funded (2024)

Funding water and wastewater design and repairs in the 2026-27 budget

Adding backup generators at our wells and wastewater treatment plant for redundancy

Budgeted design of the 148th Street and Highway 6 intersection to improve traffic flow and safety

Made staff retention and recognition a priority from my first day as Mayor (2024)

Updated the employee handbook, including competitive pay and benefits to attract and keep great staff

Clean annual audits of the city's finances

Paying down debt, with bond payments set to phase out as the city builds reserves for future projects

Planning ahead for city facilities, including design of a new public works maintenance facility, city hall and rec center

Invested city reserves through Nebraska CLASS and Horizon Bank to earn interest for future capital projects

Held the 2026-27 budget to standard growth, with no special property-tax hearing needed

Strengthening partnerships with Lancaster County, neighboring communities, and local businesses to get more done for Waverly