Mark Young for Bradford City Council (2-Year Term)

Our parks are more than just green spaces—they’re where our community gathers, kids play, and neighbors connect. As liaison to the Parks Department, I’m committed to making Bradford’s parks cleaner, safer, and more inviting for everyone.

That means pursuing grants and partnerships to improve and maintain our parks without increasing the burden on taxpayers. It means involving the community in clean-up days, new programming, and decision-making. And it means seeing our parks not just as city assets—but as a core part of Bradford’s future.

When our public spaces thrive, our city thrives. I’ll work to make sure our parks reflect the pride we have in our community.

While I won’t have direct control over tax policy in my Council role, I believe in using my voice—and my vote—to push for responsible, community-backed solutions. That starts with open dialogue, real transparency, and a plan that works for all of us.

Lowering taxes won’t be easy, but it is possible. With careful budgeting, outside grant funding, and smart growth, we can begin to relieve the burden on residents while protecting essential services.

I’m committed to starting that conversation—and keeping it going.

If you'd like to learn more about a potential plan to lower property taxes and it's benefits, click here.

Bradford is facing real challenges—but we also have real potential. To move forward, we need more than ideas—we need a community-wide commitment to action. That means listening to each other, showing up, and working side by side to take care of the town we all call home.

Whether it’s tackling high property taxes, revitalizing our neighborhoods, or making the most of our parks and public spaces, we can’t fix Bradford alone—we have to do it together. That kind of change takes renewed energy, shared vision, and a belief that our city’s best days are still ahead.

Let’s reconnect. Let’s reimagine. Let’s rebuild Bradford—together.

Fixing Bradford’s infrastructure isn’t just about roads and pipes—it’s about building a foundation for the future. Our city’s aging systems need attention, but we also need to think bigger: how do we invest in infrastructure in a way that supports growth, improves quality of life, and respects the financial realities our residents face?

That means pursuing grants, partnerships, and creative planning to upgrade what’s broken without placing the full cost on taxpayers. It means improving walkability, safety, and access. And it means making sure every dollar spent is a step toward a more livable, connected Bradford.

Infrastructure should serve the people—not the other way around.