Priority issues & Policy Actions

Youth Health & Safety

The convergence of pandemic-era learning loss, a fractured foster care system, and unregulated social media has created a public health crisis. We must elevate youth safety as a top priority through:

  • Social Media Guardrails: Advocating for state and federal regulations to protect minors online.

  • Mental Health Partnerships: Integrating enhanced support systems directly within our schools.

  • Positive Engagement: Expanding funding for arts, sports, and workforce training to keep youth engaged.

  • Foster Care Reform: Increasing state and county accountability to protect our most vulnerable children.

  • Targeted Enforcement: Investing in the Sheriff’s Office to investigate and enforce youth protection laws.

Economic Stability for Families

Rising costs for essentials—compounded by inefficient transportation and housing systems—are squeezing residents. I will fight to lower the cost of living by:

  • Streamlining Access: Removing bureaucratic barriers between residents and existing support resources.

  • Housing Security: Prioritizing rental and mortgage assistance to prevent displacement.

  • Childcare Solutions: Cutting regulatory red tape and investing in provider wages to lower daycare costs.

  • Economic Mobility: Expanding apprenticeships that bridge the gap to high-wage careers.

  • Smarter Transit: Brokering competitive city-to-city and "last-mile" transit options to support planned housing growth.

Rural Stewardship & Strategic Growth

Clackamas County’s agricultural land is our most vital resource, but an "anti-development" stance isn't enough to save it. We must balance preservation with economic connectivity:

  • Agricultural Innovation: Investing in research for multi-cropping and biodiversity to keep farms profitable.

  • Defending Local Control: Pushing back against state preemption to keep land-use decisions in local hands.

  • Tax Relief: Advocating for lower state taxes on agricultural transportation.

  • Infrastructure: Expanding high-speed internet to rural corridors and reorienting transportation to connect industrial hubs with workers and export routes.

Expertise & Leadership

My approach is rooted in values-based leadership and a deep technical understanding of how government functions. I bring proven experience in:

  • Public-Private Partnerships: Expertise in complex contract management (e.g., courthouse projects).

  • Integrated Planning: Aligning housing, utilities, and transit to support thriving agricultural and urban centers.

  • Workforce & Labor: Proven success in navigating labor relations and enhancing workforce diversity.

  • Housing & Homeless Services: Expert knowledge of HUD/Metro financing and state (DLCD) requirements.

  • Fiscal Stewardship: Disciplined capital planning, asset management, and budget transparency.

  • Strategic Relations: Strong, established partnerships with Oregon’s federally recognized Tribes and leaders at every level of government.

Further information can be found on my professional page.