As a longtime resident and civic-minded leader, Maggie believes local government should put Newcastle first: Focusing on smart spending, balanced growth, and practical solutions that reflect community priorities.

She is deeply committed to fiscal responsibility, and recognizes the financial strain many Newcastle homeowners already face, particularly seniors and families on fixed incomes. Instead of increasing taxes on residents to pay for the City’s policy goals, she supports a budget strategy rooted in smart spending, eliminating inefficiencies, and growing the city’s tax base through responsible economic development and thoughtful partnerships.

On housing, Maggie supports expanding diverse housing options in a way that aligns with infrastructure capacity and community character. She supports mixed-use development and infill housing in specified areas of the city, and is committed to streamlining permitting to reduce unnecessary costs and delays.

When it comes to transportation, Maggie knows that Newcastle’s car-dependent layout presents challenges. She supports a pragmatic, multi-pronged approach: Expanding transit service, improving last-mile connections, and ensuring new developments include sidewalks and bike lanes. She also sees opportunities to partner with major employers on commuter solutions and to coordinate regionally on infrastructure upgrades.

Maggie’s approach to governance is grounded in listening to residents, staying transparent, and focusing on data ... not politics. She believes Newcastle deserves leaders who will work collaboratively, stay accountable, and always put the community first.