Sheila believes that we can have strong children, strong families, and strong communities by working to end food apartheid and increasing access to healthy meals and fresh produce. Sheila belives that we need to make the necessary budgetary investments in small footprint grocery stores, grocery coops, farmers markets and community gardens as well as supporting the expansion of such programs.

Sheila believes that we need to implement innovative methods to tackle chronic absenteeism and truancy, improve literacy rates for all students, and address low math proficiency by funding a comprehensive citywide strategy.

Sheila wants to help Ward 8 businesses gain access to more funding to build capacity and modernize their operations. She will lead the fight to help our small businesses grow in all of our main commercial corridors. Sheila wants to increase the District's funding of Main & Great Streets programs vital to assisting our businesses in thriving.

Sheila believes in safe, strong, and sustainable neighborhoods. As a parent, she understands the importance of creating safe environments where our children can learn and grow without fear. Sheila will champion increased funding & training for Safe Passage and Diversion programs. Sheila knows first hand the benefits of Out of School Time programs and will work to ensure more are funded in Ward 8.

Sheila believes in efforts to expand access to homeownership while enhancing housing sustainability and financial prosperity for renters.