Holley Bishop-Mello
Candidate for City Council Member, Brentwood, District 4 · Business Owner
Holley Bishop-Mello is a Brentwood native and small business owner with more than 25 years of experience in Human Resources. She says that background has taught her the value of listening, building consensus, and finding practical solutions.
Bishop-Mello's campaign site lists five priorities in order: public safety, responsible growth and infrastructure, support for local businesses and agriculture, fiscal responsibility, and transparent local government. She says public safety resources need to keep pace with Brentwood's growth, that new development should never outpace roads, water, schools and other essential services, and that small businesses and agriculture should not be pushed aside by city policy as the city grows. On the budget, she says the city must carefully prioritize spending as costs rise, and on government process she wants residents to feel City Hall listens to them and makes decisions openly.
On the issues
- Public Safety & Policing
Says public safety resources need to keep pace with Brentwood's growth so residents feel safe in their homes, neighborhoods, parks, and business districts.
“As Brentwood grows, public safety resources must grow with it so residents feel safe in their homes, neighborhoods, parks, and business districts.”
Source → - Housing & Homelessness
Says development should never outpace roads, water, schools, and other essential services, and pledges to weigh traffic, infrastructure, water, neighborhoods, agriculture, and long-term city finances before backing new development.
“Growth is coming, but how Brentwood grows determines the community we become. Development should never outpace roads, water, schools, and essential services.”
Source → - Economy & Jobs
Wants to ensure small businesses and agriculture are not pushed aside by city policies, fees, or development decisions as Brentwood grows.
“Small businesses and agriculture are an essential part of Brentwood's economy and identity. As our city grows, we must ensure they are not pushed aside by policies, fees, or development decisions.”
Source → - Taxes & Cost of Living
Says the city must carefully prioritize spending as costs rise and weigh the financial impact of its decisions on residents and businesses.
“Every dollar the city spends comes from the community. As costs increase, the city must carefully prioritize spending and consider the financial impact on residents and businesses.”
Source → - Government, Elections & Democracy
Wants residents to feel that City Hall listens to them, with important decisions made openly and with real opportunities for community input.
“Residents should feel that City Hall listens to them and that important decisions are made openly, with meaningful opportunities for genuine community input.”
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