Currently holds the office of Camas City Council - Ward 3, Position 2 until December 31, 2029.
Candidate for Camas City Council - Ward 3, Position 2 in 2025 Washington General Election.
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Get StartedWithin the next five years, one in three Camas police officers will be eligible to retire. We need to begin NOW to recruit and train replacements to ensure Camas isn’t hampered by a shortage as has occurred in neighboring cities. Learn more
I support formation of the Regional Fire Authority (RFA). Learn more
Our firefighters face serious staffing shortages and outdated equipment. This is the moment for our community to step up and provide a reliable funding mechanism so they can keep us safe. Additionally, saying yes to this tax measure means fire and emergency services would be funded separately from the city’s general budget, while still keeping local control. Learn more
Removing PFAS. Similar to many other Washington cities, some of our water is contaminated with PFAS. Right now, I am managing a 10 million PFAS mitigation project for the Port of Portland, which is on track and within budget. The first step is to control the source of the PFAS contamination so it doesn’t come back once we clean the system. Then, the most effective method uses carbon filters to remove PFAS and other pollutants. Learn more
We must continue partnering with the State of Washington Department of Ecology, Clark County and other local groups such as the Lacamas Watershed Council to clean up pollutants and algae contamination in a long-term ecologically safe manner. Learn more
Highway 14 Slough and Everett Street Bridges are in danger of collapsing and urgently need fixing. I will bring my many years of civil engineering experience to reach out to the Regional Transportation Council, state legislators, and federal agencies to secure grants. Learn more
Ensuring housing, jobs, and infrastructure all work together. For example, roads must be improved to handle new traffic at the time of development, not years later. Learn more
Avoiding uncontrolled sprawl by prioritizing redevelopment of underutilized urban properties to protect surrounding natural resources, farmland and forests. Learn more
My vision is to strengthen Camas through long-range planning that ensures infrastructure resiliency and supports future generations. Well-planned development will attract businesses that contribute to the city’s tax base—funding our schools, parks, roads, infrastructure, and community amenities. Learn more
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