Being a parent, spouse, veteran, and serving 14 years in law enforcement has taught me to listen and be empathetic to the needs of residents of all backgrounds, beliefs, and economic status.
My favorite part of campaigning, as well as being in law enforcement, is in-person conversations with people. I learn far more with face-to-face conversations than I do over email or social media. As a Councilmember, I will regularly host and attend in-person discussions about issues. We're a small enough city that residents should be able to regularly talk in-person with their Councilmembers.
At the city level, I will ensure we plan and budget long term for the sourcing and maintenance of water and electric supply and delivery infrastructure. I will support and encourage residents to help build resilience through rooftop solar, home battery and generator backup, bidirectional EV charging infrastructure, low-flow fixtures, xeriscape, and similar efficiency and conservation measures.
First, maintaining trust through open and frequent conversations between public safety providers and residents. Second, being able to recruit and staff public safety services in a competitive environment by ensuring Cedar Park is known as a great place to make a career. Finally, supplying public safety agencies with the resources they need to succeed through careful planning and budgeting.
The tried and true way of reducing traffic is to shorten people's routes and offer various means to get to the places they need to go. I will work to bring jobs into town to reduce long distance commuting, build nicer and shaded shared use paths to encourage active mobility, and allow daily necessities like daycares and small businesses closer to neighborhoods so people don't have to drive as far.
I have a Master’s in Urban Planning from UIC; experience in Chicago; living in Cedar Park for 20+ years, where I raised my family. I know the city's challenges and aim to help it thrive affordably.
I’ll prioritize transparent communication and strengthen information-sharing inside City Hall. Council members must be fully informed and know what’s going on! I’ll stay reachable by phone, email, text, using available resources and channels—town halls, meetings, in person—so residents are informed, heard, and involved in decisions.
Cedar Park relies on Lake Travis, faces growing demand, and has experienced grid issues during storms. With my planning experience, I aim to collaborate with agencies and governing boards to protect residents’ and businesses’ interests, improve drought preparedness, maximize water resources, enhance energy resilience with partners, and ensure our city is prepared for future generations.
Public safety is a top city priority, with a focus on police, fire, and emergency services. Cedar Park is safe, but we must maintain and improve standards through proper funding, ongoing training, and strong partnerships with courts and victim services. We’ll prepare for emergencies with updated plans, training, and community programs to keep residents safe and be ready for
for unexpected events.
Protecting neighborhoods means resilient infrastructure. Aging pipes, roads, and utilities from boom years are failing in waves. I'll push a public maintenance schedule to avoid costly emergency repairs, complete Mobility Master Plan trails, keep road resurfacing on track, and work with other agencies to manage regional growth impacts. New projects should be must-haves we can afford long-term.
