My policy priorities reflect the Apex we have come to know and love. This also reflects where we need to improve.
The policy listed below is what has been implemented, funded, and voted on since my election in November 2017:
2021
Affordable Housing Plan adopted – January 2021
Upgraded insurance ratings due to funding and training for Fire Department – January 2021
Health and Humanity Yogathan – January 2021
First Black History Month events and First Martin Luther King event – February 2021
Initiative for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – February 2021
Women’s History Month proclamation and first events in Apex – February 2021
Diversity Officer position approved – February 2021
Resolution supporting Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act – February 2021
Citizen Survey satisfaction – March 2021
Increased lighting on basketball courts and assessment of park hours – March 2021
Grid modernization and Workforce Development 2020 Public Power Award of Excellence – March 2021
Approved revisions to the Design and Development Manual Native and Adaptive Plant List – April 2021
Non-Discrimination Ordinance – June 2021
Customer Assistance Program for residents subject to utility cutoffs – June 2021
First Pride Month Proclamation and Pride Events in Apex – June 2021
Cash Corporate Center for Economic Development – June 2021
Juneteenth proclamation and First Juneteenth celebration in Downtown Apex – June 2021
Stormwater Utility to address stormwater problems throughout Apex – June 2021
Updated Town Ethics Policy for Town Council, Planning Board, and Board of Adjustment – July 2021
Adopted Downtown Master Plan – August 2021
Vision Zero Steering Committee Initiated – August 2021
Approved updated opening and closing times for Apex Parks – August 2021
Prohibition of Venomous and Exotic Dangerous Animals within town limits – August 2021
2020
Environmental Advisory Board – January 2020
Approval of DHIC development for affordable housing community – January 2020
Historical Marker Program approved – January 2020
Council completed the first ever Town of Apex Strategic Plan and agreed upon vision and mission – February 2020
Our vision: A Community unified in the stewardship of our small town charm, natural environment, and vision for a future where all succeed.
Our Mission: The Mission of the Town of Apex to provide exceptional public service that cultivates opportunity for the individual and community to live, thrive, and reach their peak.
First Black History Month Proclamation – February 2020
SolSmart Gold Level – February 2020
Women’s History Month Proclamation – February 2020
Conversational Meeting with Town of Cary Elected Officials – February 2020
Exceptional Achievement in the Area of Workforce Development from the Public Power Association – March 2020
Suspension of utility cutoffs due to COVID-19 – March 2020
Remote participation of Council, staff, and community in Council Meetings due to COVID-19 – March 2020
Small Business Emergency Loan Program due to COVID-19 – April 2020
Non-profit funding for community support – April 2020
Proclamation for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month – May 2020
7% Raise for all Town of Apex staff – May 2020
Hazard Duty Pay approved for essential staff within the Town of Apex due to COVID-19 – May 2020
Resolution of LGBTQIA Month – June 2020
First ever Juneteenth Proclamation and unanimous approval to enact Juneteenth as a Town Holiday in 2021 – June 2020
Implementation of Adopt a Park/Trail Program – June 2020
Initiated Sustainability Program – June 2020
1 cent toward Affordable Housing – June 2020
Started Downtown Park to Dine program to assist restaurants during COVID-19– Summer 2020
Resolution for Clean Water – July 2020
Stipend for Volunteer Board Members – Summer 2020
Sustainability staff hired – August 2020
Requested adjustment of the Park to Dine program based on Downtown Retail business input – August 2020
Removed age limit from Trick or Treating from the ordinances – September 2020
National Wildlife Federation’s Mayors’ Monarch Pledge Proclamation – October 2020
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Proclamation – October 2020
Gender neutral language for the Town Code – October 2020
Collaboration with County and Municipalities for Transit – October 2020
Living Wage policy implemented – October 2020
Expansion of school capacity – November 2020
Recognition of Compassionate Policing – November 2020
$1 million in loan funding approved to allow DHIC to build affordable units – December 2020
2019
Façade Grant in the Central Business District for Economic Development – January 2019
Bike Apex approved – January 2019
Approval of US 64 Corridor Improvements around Shepherds Vineyard Drive – January 2019
Agreement between Cary and Apex regarding primary public-safety communication – January 2019
Resolution for the goals of the Paris Climate Change Agreement – February 2019
Advance Apex 2045 Transportation and Land use Map – February 2019
Resolution of goals for Achieving 100% Clean Energy by 2050 – February 2019
Introduced and approved First Resolution for Black History Month in Apex – February 2019
Introduced resolution for Transportation development fees for introduction at the General Assembly – February 2019
Economic Development Incentives approved for Project Protein – March 2019
Women’s History Month Resolution introduced for the first time and adopted – March 2019
Approval of resolution to grant funds for Affordable Housing through DHIC – April 2019
Resolution initiated and approved in support of the ERA – April 2019
Supported expansion of public input to be more inclusive of all of Apex – April 2019
Resolution approved to grant funding to cover fees, inspections and review for Operation Coming Home for Veterans – April 2019
Recognition of National Police Week and Peace Officers’ Memorial Day – May 2019, 2020, 2021
Approval of live streaming of Town Council meetings – May 2019
Anti-human trafficking contract clause placed into standard Town contract language – May 2019
Community Branding Study initiated – June 2019
Expanded the paid parental leave policy – June 2019
Bee City USA Committee – June 2019
Environmental Stewardship Award Program Initiated – June 2019
First resolution for Pride Month initiated and approved – June 2019
First Park to Dine space approved Downtown – June 2019
Loan forgiveness for DHIC project – June 2019
Initiation of Joint Conversational Meetings with other Elected Boards – July 2019
Increased Sewer capacity through Agreement of Colvin Park Pump Station – August 2019
Expansion of FMLA definitions for family member and removing the age limit for children – August 2019
Creation of Environmental Advisory Board – August 2019
Flashing lights at crosswalks initiated to protect pedestrians – September 2019
Public Works Building solar PV system approved – September 2019
Apex Circulator Study initiated – September 2019
Indigenous Peoples’ Day resolution approved and first celebration events – October 2019
Paid Parental Leave expanded to 8 weeks – October 2019
Apex Downtown Plan – December 2019
2018
Paid Parental Leave approved for Town of Apex employees – January 2018
Paid Bereavement Leave for TOA staff – January 2018
Community Survey – January 2018
Phase 2 of Middle Creek Greenway – February 2018
PhotoVoltaic systems for Public Station 5 – February 2018
Annexation of a portion of Laura Duncan to provide public services due to pedestrian accident – February 2018
Multi-use path on Apex Barbecue Road to service Scotts Ridge Elementary School – March 2018
Pleasant Park plan approved – March 2018
Baucom-Olive House and Upchurch-Williams House designated as Historic Landmark – April 2018
Updating lighting standards – April 2018
Results of Clean Energy Technology Center and recommendations for solar PV systems – April 2018
Supported Annual Think Apex Awards 2018-2021
Supported National Police Week Proclamation – May 2018
PV system for Public Safety Station 4 and Public Works Administration – May 2018
Upgraded Computer Aided Dispatch interface for emergency systems – June 2018
Upgraded parking and renovations at the Police Station – June 2018
NCLM goals to facilitate advocacy for the Town of Apex at the State Legislative level – July 2018
Gave guidance to begin to transition to LED fixtures – August 2018
Upgraded policies to allow for large solar PV systems in residential settings – August 2018
Electric Operations Center Contract – August 2018
Approval of Public Art in Apex and a map of possible future public art projects – August 2018
Approval of Human Trafficking Awareness Week – August 2018
Memorandum of Agree with other Triangle Local Governments called Triangle Water Supply Partnership – August 2018
Expanded definition of “family member” and removed the age limitation for Paid Family Leave for Town Employees – August 2018
Initiation of resolution for Environmental Advisory Board – August 2018
Limited tobacco products on Parks, Greenways, and Town properties – September 2018
Noise restriction for Construction – October 2018
Expanded parking on Seaboard St – October 2018
Added new Assistant Fire Chief, Assistant Town Attorney – December 2018
Added Long Range Planner – December 2018
Tree Citizen Advisory Panel – December 2018
2017
Approval of Senior Center, Pleasant Park, and Greenway Expansion- 2017
Approved Bike/Pedestrian Plan December 2017
Parks and Recreation Bond – December 2017
