Nikylan, Maplewood Mayor

Budgets - I will increase community engagement in the budget planning process to ensure that community members have a say in how their tax dollars are spent.  

Boards & Commissions - I will continue to diversify boards and commissions so that Maplewood is widely represented. I will continue to sustain community interest in serving so that we always have a pipeline of potential members for a board or commission 

 Community Engagement - I will host town halls where residents can share concerns, priorities, and hold their government accountable.

Community Seminars -  I will invite experts to present on topics such as how to navigate property tax increases.

Internet Access - I will explore options to secure Maplewood-wide internet.

Public Playgrounds -I will seek grants and allocate funding to have special-needs playground equipment installed at our parks.

Our community has gone through an amazing revitalization, and I want to ensure we remain on that path while protecting residents who have made Maplewood what it is today.  

Property tax rates are pushing people out of their homes. I will work with County Government and other stakeholders to identify solutions to keep people in their homes and in Maplewood. 

Rising rents are also pushing businesses and families out of Maplewood. We need both groups to be able to stay in Maplewood to keep our economic diversity flourishing. 

 Our small local businesses are an integral part of our community, and like many of us, they are suffering right now. 

As mayor, I will seek to work with Maplewood’s St. Louis County Council representative, Councilwoman Lisa Clancy, and the Mid-County Chamber of Commerce to find solutions and opportunities for our local businesses.  

I will also create the Maplewood Small Business Hub to provide free grant writing services and workshops for our businesses to take advantage of federal funding opportunities through the  American Rescue Plan Act.

Traffic Calming - I will coordinate with our public works and transportation professionals so we can identify solutions for some of our more dangerous streets.

Street Lights - I will aggressively pursue state, federal or other grant funding so that we can strategically place additional lighting throughout our City. 

Pedestrian Safety -  I will work with the county to make safety improvements at Big Bend and Manchester.  I will work to address infrastructure issues, such as uneven sidewalks,  throughout Maplewood.