Two years ago, my family helped preserve a central pillar of our community when we rescued Southend United Football Club. That fight reinforced something I’ve always believed; when you care about something, you do everything in your power to make it better.

I care deeply about this city and I feel let down by how we are governed nationally and locally. The next few years will represent a crossroads moment for the future of our country and I don’t want to be a backseat driver in that debate.

I want to change my community, city and country for the better. Standing for office is how I intend to do that.