4th term on Cedar Park City Council. Member of the Local Water Board, Capital Area Council of Govt., Economic Development & Arts Collective Subcommittees, Chamber of Commerce. YMCA board member.
The most important job of a council member is to listen. To do this I try go to as many events as possible, consistently staying connected with multiple groups. Empathize with their point of view, find common ground where we can work together, and find solutions to issues effecting all citizens within the community.
Cedar Park continues to work with our partner Cities to build a new water facility that will secure our water needs for our ultimate population buildout. We are also working to reclaim water for park irrigation. We continue to listen to staff, engineering partners and hydraulic experts to ensure the success and completion of multiple very complex projects.
No city can function without protecting its citizens, ensuring public safety and providing high quality emergency services. Cedar Park will continue to support our Police and Fire Departments as they maintain several of the highest accreditations in the U.S. Our P.D. is nationally ranked for National Night-Out, leads in Mental Health Services and Fire maintains its Class 1 ISO rating.
Cedar Park just updated our Mobility Plan, which brings our previous trails, roadway and sidewalks plans into one comprehensive document. The city is land locked, and is 85% built out, with about 1500 single and 8,000 multi-units already approved. We continue to work with our regional partners, support business growth while improving mobility so that our community continues to feel connected.
25-year resident, business operations professional, and city and school district committee member. I bring fiscal discipline, long-term planning, and a commitment to safe, responsible growth.
Responsive leadership requires transparency and follow-through. I will provide clear updates on major decisions, host regular "office hour" type meetups, and use accessible online tools for feedback. Residents deserve acknowledgment, timely responses, and honest explanations. My commitment is simple: be accessible, be transparent, and close the loop.
Our current water conservation plan was put into place in 2024 with annual assessments and additional water conservation programs to be implemented in 2029. I support the proposed incentives for low water appliances, revised drought tolerant landscape ordinances, and more programs to reuse/reduce irrigation water. I also support the city's energy-saving public lighting projects.
My top priorities are staffing/support, traffic safety, and emergency readiness. We must recruit and retain top-tier police and fire personnel through competitive compensation and professional development. Improve traffic safety via data-driven improvements for safer intersections, crosswalks, and school zones. Last, emergency preparedness investments so critical facilities are reliable.
Growth demands planning. We need targeted road improvements, smarter traffic management, and connected mobility options. Housing options must align with infrastructure capacity. With disciplined budgeting and long-term planning, Cedar Park can grow stronger, not just bigger.
