My background combines hands-on local government work and state-level policy experience. For the past three years, I’ve served as Senior Policy Advisor to a Dripping Springs City Council member, working directly on issues like infrastructure planning, growth management, and transparency. I also work in government affairs for a statewide trade association focused on construction and economic development, where I’ve helped navigate complex policy issues and build coalitions. I’m trained to read the fine print, ask the right questions, and turn community concerns into workable policy—skills that matter on City Council.
My top priorities are: (1) responsible growth and infrastructure planning—ensuring roads, utilities, public safety, and emergency services keep pace with development; (2) long-term water security and resource management—making data-driven decisions that protect our water supply and align development with infrastructure capacity; and (3) transparent, responsive local government—clear communication, accountability in decision-making, and meaningful public engagement. Dripping Springs is growing, and we must plan proactively so that growth reflects community values, protects quality of life, and remains fiscally responsible.
Immigration enforcement is primarily a federal responsibility, and a city’s authority in this area is limited. Dripping Springs does not operate its own municipal police department; we rely on the Hays County Sheriff’s Office and the Constable’s Office for law enforcement services. The City should comply with applicable state and federal law and should not adopt policies that unlawfully restrict cooperation with lawful enforcement activities. At the same time, our focus must remain on public safety, emergency response, and city services. We should communicate clearly about what the City does—and does not—control, coordinate appropriately with our county partners, and ensure all residents are treated with professionalism and dignity.
Water security requires realism and discipline. At the City level, I support predictable conservation and enforcement, reducing waste through leak detection and metering improvements, expanding non-potable alternatives like reclaimed water/beneficial reuse so potable supply is protected, and tying growth to real infrastructure capacity. High-usage industrial users should not strain residential supply, and if special infrastructure or alternative sources are needed, costs should not be shifted onto existing residents. Regionally and at the state level, I will stay engaged in water-planning and groundwater solutions, because drought and aquifer constraints don’t stop at city limits.
Residents who show up and speak deserve respect—period. I support consistent, viewpoint-neutral rules so everyone is treated fairly and meetings remain productive. That means civility from the dais, equal enforcement of time and decorum rules, clear follow-up pathways (staff follow-up, future agenda items, or referral to boards/commissions), and more ways to participate beyond the microphone through committees, posted materials, and clear channels for submitted comments and questions.
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