A City Director's job is to represent the people of their district while also making decisions that are best for Hot Springs as a whole. That means voting on the city budget, ordinances, major projects, and the policies that determine how our city operates.
But I think the job is more than just showing up twice a month and voting. A director should be available to the people they represent, listen to their concerns, explain what is happening at City Hall, and work with the other directors and city staff to actually get things done.
At the end of the day, we are there to represent the people of Hot Springs and be good stewards of the city they have trusted us with.
I am a fourth-generation Hot Springs resident and a graduate of Hot Springs High School. I earned a bachelor's degree in computer science and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Southern California. Professionally, I work as a software developer and with a nonprofit organization. My background has taught me how to work through complex problems, understand data, manage projects, and find practical solutions. Most importantly, I know and love Hot Springs. I will bring an open mind, a willingness to listen, and a commitment to doing the work necessary to make informed decisions for our community.
The first thing I want to improve is communication between the city and the people who live here. Too often, people do not know what is happening at City Hall until a decision has already been made. I have already started working on this by creating OpenHotSprings.com, a tool to make city meetings, issues, and information easier to follow. In office, I will continue that work through regular updates, office hours, and town halls. One director cannot change everything alone, but I do not need four votes to communicate, listen, and make sure residents know what I am doing and why.
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