We need to send a clear message: Columbia is Open For Business. I supported three job-creating projects my opponent voted to kill: Landmark Hospital, with 100 jobs; Cross Creek, bringing hundreds of jobs; and fixing dangerous, time-killing traffic backups on Lemone Industrial Boulevard to make its shovel-ready sites more attractive for business growth. I have been a small business owner in Columbia for more than 30 years. I know what it means to balance a budget, meet a payroll and satisfy customers with excellent service while maintaining a commitment to the community’s betterment. This is the practical experience I will bring to our City Council.