LWVLMPA Plymouth Mayor Candidate Forum September 17, 2026

0:00 Welcome and Forum Rules 00:04:02 Opening Statements 00:06:38 If elected mayor of Plymouth, how will you lead? 00:08:44 As mayor, how would you build the city council into a high-functioning team that incorporates recommendations from city committees into its work? 00:11:20 How would you obtain and consider community input regarding city decisions? 00:13:42 How will you address citizens' requests for additional transparency in city government? 00:15:43 Plymouth is nearly fully developed and beginning to experience redevelopment. What are your visions, priorities, and goals for further development and redevelopment? 00:18:24 Plymouth recently adopted a one-year moratorium on new data centers. If one were proposed after the moratorium, what benefits and concerns would you consider, and what standards or conditions should apply? 00:20:37 The recent cybersecurity attack on drinking water systems in Plymouth has been in the news. How will you address cybersecurity related to city infrastructure and services? 00:23:11 Plymouth uses 18 automated license plate readers (Flock cameras). What benefits and concerns do you see, and what policies or safeguards should govern their use? 00:25:49 What matters of public safety, if any, do you believe require change in city policy, ordinance, or funding? 00:27:53 The council previously approved seeking legislative authorization for a 0.5% local sales tax to fund $135 million in recreation upgrades (Plymouth Ice Center, a community center field house, and a sports complex at the former Four Seasons Mall site). How would you approach funding these projects, and would you support bringing the sales tax referendum back to the legislature and voters? 00:30:34 Plymouth has funds for local affordable housing aid, and there are many eligible uses. What ideas would you support as mayor? 00:33:08 Closing Statements