I spend a lot of time helping people navigate and deal with The city.  My goal Is to see Hannibal expand and grow beyond tourism. Industry and Tourism can complement one another.  “A Rising Tide Lifts all Ships”. We are situated at the Crossroads of two major highways and on the Mississippi River. Hannibal has rail access and a small airport.  We have nine new subdivisions being built within the city limits. We have a large Industrial park, several large public parks, a good school system and an excellent medical campus that continues to grow.

Hannibal is home to two college campuses for continuing education.  We have a wealth of natural and manmade resources; we must look at how we these resources to improve our community. I believe a focus on creating jobs, housing and activities to encourage our young people with a “hand up and not a handout”.

Drug abuse In Hannibal is at an all-time high.  We need to provide resources and support to our police, schools and local churches to provide education and resources to combat the epidemic. 

I see the need to Help HPD In their efforts to hold bars accountable for underage drinking and fights. In a span of six months, we have had three large incidents, including a murder and a stabbing.  This should NOT be tolerated in our community.  While HPD did an outstanding job of solving and arresting all involved, a liquor license is a privilege and not a right.  

My goal Is for my Hannibal to be a destination for good employment in a safe environment.   We need to foster a culture of generations of families who want to live and grow in their hometown.   The City Council needs to get back to overseeing the City operations and stop the infighting and bickering.  We as citizens need to carefully evaluate the options.  The mayor and councilpersons are elected by Hannibal citizens to best serve the interest of the city.  We are not elected to serve our own agendas.  The City Council needs to do its job and eliminate the current dysfunction.  The Facebook attacks have been numerous, and the court of public opinion should not be developed in this manner. I have not been supported by any council member involved in the current situation.   The Mayor, Council and City Management/Operations should function in a cohesive fashion with complete transparency.