Aaron’s Priorities for Novi

Safe Novi

Novi has always been a place I’m proud to call home—and keeping our hometown safe for everyone is my absolute top priority.

  1. Modern Police & Fire Facilities: Our police station and some of our fire stations are outdated. If voters approve a bond in August 2025, I will ensure these funds are used wisely, staying laser-focused on what our first responders need to protect our community.

Connected Novi

As our city blossoms, I want everyone — young and old, residents and visitors — to be connected to the Novi they love with ease.

  1. Improved Mobility: Novi residents should have a number of ways to get from point A to point B in our city. As we complete the build-out of our trails, sidewalks, and paths, I want to be hearing directly from the residents affected in those areas and bring them to the table to find a solution that serves everyone.

  2. Expanded Transit: I believe Novi residents should get more for their transit investment. I’ll lobby Oakland County to create an “entertainment loop” which serves Fountain Walk, Twelve Oaks, Adell Center, Main Street, Sakura, West Oaks, and the Suburban Collection Showplace to help residents and visitors safely get to our city’s best spots while decreasing traffic congestion.

Sustainable Novi

Building a thriving future means making thoughtful choices about development, finances, and the environment — all while keeping residents front and center.

  1. Financial Sustainability: Decisions made far away from Novi will unfortunately have an impact on the bottom line of any building project we undertake. I’ll be a strong advocate for keeping residents in-the-know about our cost projections and keeping a watchful eye that we are not being pressed by economic realities to cut corners at the expense of safety.

  2. Resilient Infrastructure: Novi residents are tired of the power going out on sunny days. DTE’s so-called “improvements” have done little to fix the problem. Our City Council should empower the Public Utilities Committee to dig further into what work has been done in Novi to justify the higher rates that DTE will charge.

  3. 21st Century Buildings: Should the city begin any new bond projects with voter approval, I will keep a close watch to ensure that we are being proactive about getting as close to LEED certified as possible in the current economic climate. 

Inclusive Novi

At the heart of every decision made by the City should be the people who live here. 

  1. Residents at the Heart: “Government by the people” doesn’t just mean casting a ballot in November. It means co-creating the policies that shape our city. I’ll champion open access to our government through more public forums, clear updates, and open dialogue meeting residents where they are - because real representation is about leaders listening and acting on what they hear.

  2. Accessible City Meetings: From live streaming to improved in-person attendance, I want to remove barriers so folks can easily see what’s happening at City Hall. If you have a concern or idea, you should never feel shut out.

  3. Protecting Quality of Life: I’ll push for policies that address noise, traffic, and environmental impacts before they become problems, like requiring more robust planning for tree removal or expansions of city utilities.