Mayors chair the City Council. The members of a City Council supervise the city departments, either directly or through a city manager or administrator. City Councils pass laws, set policy, decide which services will be provided, and develop budgets; they negotiate work contracts and make hiring and firing decisions. An elective city officer must be a qualified elector under the state constitution who has resided in the city before being elected for a period of time that is specified in the city charter.Term: 2 years. The position is nonpartisan. In most cities, the Mayor is unpaid.
depopulationism .
depopulationism .
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Campaign Phone (public)
5413161588
Town Where You Live
Redmond
Your Experience/Qualifications
Prior City Attorney (19 years), Prior City Councilor, Prior Mayor (elected 1998,2000,2022), Business (40 years) and Private Attorney
County
OR
Term
2 years
Term Expires
2027
Transportation planning and improvements. We need to Give drivers options to avoid heavily congestions streets. Constructing the eastside arterial, NW27th Street and a new interchange between SE 9th and Canal/Helmholtz will help.
Continue to pursue funding to supply more affordable housing
Complete the managed camp to address the homeless in NE Redmond
Update our planning documents to better balance growth with existing neighborhoods
Address the needs for sidewalks in our older neighborhoods
Working with the Council and our citizens to identify and address our community challenges through concrete plans and actions such as transportation, safety, affordable housing and homelessness - in other words get the job done.
I have a track record of getting improvements and policies implemented including :
The reroute of 97 out of downtown
The Maple Ave Bridge
Protection of the dry canyon from development
OASIS Village
Insuring access to water for the community
charter amendments
Eastside Arterial SE 9th street via Airport way thru the old golf course then 9th Street to Maple - funding is secured
NW 27th Street - Hemlock to Maple LID plus SDC's
35th and Highland $600,000 dedicated for a traffic light additional from ODOT
Helmholtz and 126 Roundabout Seeking funds from the 2025 legislature
Yew/Canal roundabout to widen, money secured with SDC's
Southern Interchange Canal to SE 9th funding is challenging , some local funding identified but will need state and federal help
Campaign Phone (public)
541-410-9592
Town Where You Live
Redmond
Your Experience/Qualifications
Small business owner 2008-present, 2019-2022 Redmond Urban Area Planning Commission, 2002-Current Councilor, City of Redmond
County
Deschutes
Term
2 years
Term Expires
2027
The City's most urgent need remains obtainable housing across all incomes followed by traffic. My key priorities will focus on improved transportation corridors with an eye on safe multi modal transportation, including improvements at Eastside and Westside arterial points enhancing traffic flow around, not through the City. Continue to create sustainable opportunities for homeownership at all income levels through both public-private partnerships and market rate housing units, e.g. Northpoint.
Listening to the needs and concerns of the community and having the ability to influence and implement policies that address those concerns. I have assisted in securing funds for infrastructure projects for Northpoint and Oasis Village and worked with our planning department and housing coordinator to participate with public-private partnerships to create opportunities for both affordable and workforce housing across multiple locations, ensuring a comprehensive approach to housing development.
Expanded water and sewer lines and improved transportation corridors to serve new developments and alleviate congestion. To finance these infrastructure projects, Redmond can leverage a combination of federal and state grants, local bonds, public-private partnerships, and adjustments to utility rates and local taxes. Engaging with community stakeholders and securing diverse funding sources will be essential to meet the city’s infrastructure needs.
