1. Overdevelopment & High-Density Projects
    •    Without Together for Summit’s leadership, Summit could see large-scale, high-density projects (like what was once proposed at Broad Street West) move forward.
    •    Opponents have signaled support for dense, tax-negative projects, including all-affordable developments on critical city-owned sites such as the old firehouse property.

2. Protecting Summit’s Character & Neighborhoods
    •    Overdevelopment risks changing the small-town charm, scale, and livability of Summit’s neighborhoods.
    •    Traffic congestion, school overcrowding, and strain on infrastructure could follow if density is unchecked.

3. Fiscal Responsibility
    •    Together for Summit has prioritized tax-positive development and safeguarding taxpayer dollars. Opposing policies could saddle residents with higher taxes while producing little community benefit.

4. Community Investments
    •    Projects like Tatlock Field lights, parks, and recreation upgrades may lose momentum or be deprioritized.
    •    Focus could shift away from investing in family-friendly amenities toward more aggressive development agendas.

5. Bipartisan Progress & Collaboration
    •    The team has built a coalition of Republicans, Democrats, and Independents working for Summit first. A shift in leadership could mean more partisanship and less community-driven decision-making.

6. Public Safety & Quality of Life
    •    Hiring more police, investing in deterrent measures, and keeping Summit safe could fall off the priority list if new leadership reallocates focus and funds.