Affordable Living

Paris spent the first eight years of her life in public housing. Her mom was able to find affordable housing, giving her family the opportunity to live and work in Durham. Paris’ mission is to secure affordable living opportunities for those who serve our community—essential workers, teachers, service workers, transit staff, and small business owners. She currently serves on the board of EmPOWERment Inc. and the Marian Cheek Jackson Center where she advocates for housing education, affordable housing management, and community engagement. On Council, she will advocate for intentional planning that includes affordable housing for our teachers and essential employees. She will advocate for transit-oriented development that preserves green space.

Environmental Preservation

The future of Chapel Hill is not a trade-off between securing housing and amenities for our residents and environmental protection. Paris advocates for land-use guiding the preservation of green space and the development of communities connected by transit.

Paris also fights for environmental justice. Coal ash in this community has disproportionately impacted residents of color. On Council, Paris will continue to advocate for land-use that preserves green and decreases car dependency. She will fight for residents who are disproportionately impacted by pollution, making sure their input is incorporated into planning decisions.

Safety and Security

Safety cannot be relegated to policing. Safety is about housing security, inclusion, and access to social services. Paris serves on the Community Police Advisory Committee and served on the Re-imagining Public Safety Task Force. As the Secretary of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP, Paris leads a collaboration between the Chatham and Orange branches to develop a 6 point agenda around law enforcement transformation. On these three bodies, Paris has advocated for increased mental health counseling and greater integration of social services to ensure community safety.

Security also encompasses economic security. Paris will advocate for a Chapel Hill where small business owners can maintain operations, grow how they want, and hire employees who can live and spend money in our town. On Council, Paris will advocate for smarter mixed-purpose building that creates space for businesses to serve the community.