1.Housing & Neighborhood Stability
Jean's work helping residents address housing problems gives her a concrete quality-of-life record. This is particularly relevant because housing, property maintenance, zoning and neighborhood conditions are matters that interact with city government. Covington's code Compliance Department handles construction codes, zoning regulations, and property-maintenance-related functions.
2. Infrastructure, Flooding, & Clean Neighborhoods
Flooding, street conditions, drainage, cleanup, and basic infrastructure are issues residents experience directly. Jean can point voters toward specific examples of constituent concerns she brought forward and followed up on, rather than making general promises. This also fits directly into the city's existing public works structure; Covington's public meetings include a public works committee alongside city committees with BMA meetings being open to the public.
3. Advocacy for People - Even When it's Difficult
The example you gave about Jean advocating for the daughter for her opponent to retain her city job is potentially a powerful illustration of her approach to public service - but it should be present carefully and factually.
The strongest point isn't "Jean helped her opponent's daughter." It's
Jean's responsibility as an Alderwoman is to serve constituents and advocate for what she believes is fair - even when the person involved isn't politically aligned with her
That is a much broader leadership principle: constituent service before personal politics