Working for a better Fitchburg for everyone
I envision a Fitchburg that is equitable and inclusive, where all of our neighbors are connected to a community that is prosperous and safe.
Imagine a future for Fitchburg where all our neighbors have safe places to live, work, and play...
Where it is easy to get around on foot, bike, bus or car and everyone has a local business nearby where they can shop, eat, and gather.
Where everyone has the opportunity to access green space to support healthy habits and recreation.
Where there is an affordable housing option for every resident at every stage of life.
Where we are prepared for the effects of climate change and our continued growth is smart and sustainable, with limited impact on our precious resources.
Where there is a strong and diverse workforce with great job opportunities.
Where city government is transparent, strategic, and forward-thinking in decision-making.
Where all residents are invited to participate in our community decisions no matter their economic status or preferred language.
Re-elect Mayor Julia on April 7!
As your Mayor, I remain committed to creating an inclusive, well-planned, and sustainable city for the generations to come.
I have drafted well-balanced budgets that better serves all of our residents.
I have the professional finance and lived experience to lead us there.
I am an experienced accountant with ten years of experience in local government and a proud American citizen that immigrated here and raised my family in my chose home of Fitchburg.
We have made PROGRESS on these issues:
Foster Healthy and Safe Neighborhoods
Launched the City Housing Initiative: "Building Homes, Strengthening our Fitchburg Community" to promote workforce housing options and senior housing, using Tax Increment Financing (TIF), and the funds for the $10million affordable housing fund created by using the increment of the closure of tax increment districts.
Invested in underserved areas with continued commitment to the Healthy Neighborhood Initiative.
Opened the HUB Park and Community Center on Traceway Drive.
Invested is quality parks, including improving park amenities and building new parks and expanding the picklbeball courts at McGaw Park and added lights.
Improved intracity transit options, including access to E-bikes, greenway corridors and public transportation. Expanded routes 65 & 75 and paratransit access.
Opened new voting places at Blackhawk Church and the HUB Park on Traceway Drive to provide better voting access to our residents.
Invest in Sustainability
Invested in infrastructure that is resilient to climate change impacts: geothermo and solar in our public buildings
Promoted sustainable land use, including prioritizing infill and adapting our zoning code to allow for smart code development.
Continued the investment in renewable energy such as solar farms, geothermal.
Established the Tree Preservation ordinance.
Adopted the Dark Sky lighting ordinance.
Launched the first Sustainability Plan aimed to invest in green initiatives among them electrify the city's vehicle fleet.
Communicate with Residents and Partners
Hosted regular listening sessions in all districts of the city to hear directly from residents and host Coffee with the Mayor.
Increased accessibility by translating essential city information and providing Spanish-language updates for residents.
Sent regular newsletters to neighbors with city updates.
Collaborated proactively with regional, state, and federal partners and elected officials to bring resources to Fitchburg.
Boost the Local Economy
Promoted local shopping at restaurants and shops.
Brought new employers and investment to Fitchburg. Maintain regular meetings with CEOs to build strong relationships and drive collaboration.
Incentivized small locally owned businesses, especially in underserved areas.
Worked with local chambers of commerce to inspire entrepreneurship.
Cultivated an economic environment to attract new businesses and industries that will promote economic development and growth.
Collaborated with regional business partners to promote our community.
