Small Business Friction Audit
What actually makes opening, remodeling or expanding a Dublin business difficult? Delivering: A step by step Open a Business in Dublin map, identified friction points, City vs outside requirements, and specific streamlining recommendations.
“98 Affordable Homes Near BART Are Still Waiting. What’s Holding Dublin Back?”
Do you think land near BART is the right place to prioritize affordable housing? What should Dublin do when a housing project is stalled by another government agency? If nearly 100 affordable homes can be built here, who should they be designed to serve—working families, seniors, young adults, local workers, or a mix?
“Dublin Is Looking for More Money to Extend Dublin Boulevard. Is This the Right Transportation Investment?”
If additional outside funding becomes available, should completing the Dublin Boulevard Extension be one of Dublin's highest transportation priorities? Do you think the extension would relieve congestion—or encourage additional development and traffic? If you could redirect transportation dollars toward another Dublin project, what would you fund first?
“78 New Affordable Homes Are Proposed at Francis Ranch. What Does Dublin Think?”
Would you support 78 affordable apartments at this location? What concerns would you want addressed before the project moves forward? Who do you think Dublin's affordable housing should primarily be designed to serve—families, seniors, young adults, teachers and public employees, or a mix?
“You've Lived Here 20+ Years. What Has Dublin Lost—and What Has It Gained?”
Longtime Dublin residents: what's better today than it was 20 years ago—and what's one thing you wish we could bring back?
“New to Dublin? I Want to Hear From You.”
What brought you to Dublin? What do you love about living here, and what's the first thing you discovered was missing?
“What Can Dublin's Mayor Actually Do?”
What's something you've always assumed the mayor controls? Send me your question, and I'll find out which level of government is actually responsible.
“Where Should Your Tax Dollars Go First?”
If Dublin could make one major investment next year, what should come first: traffic, public safety, parks, downtown, youth programs, housing, infrastructure, senior services—or something else?
“I Want to Hear From Dublin's Small Businesses”
If you own or operate a business in Dublin, what's the biggest obstacle the city could actually help remove? And residents: what local business do you wish Dublin had?
“What Should Dublin Protect No Matter How Much We Grow?”
As Dublin changes, what's one thing you never want our city to lose—our hills, open space, views, neighborhood character, parks, or something else?