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First of all, fiscal responsibility and accountability. We must stay on budget and if that becomes an issue, we must cut expenses. We must prioritize those services which residents wish to have...most notably public safety, emergency management planning and infrastructure. Residents have been expressing this to me consistently during this campaign.

At the county level, I think we need to make the pathway to development of attainable housing more streamlined than it currently is. I believe private developers will have more interest in this sector of housing if we cut "red tape" out of their way.

We must improve on wildfire emergency management planning and execution. The September 2024 Davis Fire illustrated this need and was an event which entirely took place in my County District 2. Too much confusing information and too much gridlock trying to evacuate from one-way in, one-way out neighborhoods. Planning must address these shortcomings, so they do not happen again.

One primary objectives should be a coordinated, regional response to public safety challenges. I will actively promote collaboration among fire and EMS agencies, ensuring that the closest available unit is always dispatched in an emergency situation. This approach will enhance response times and improve outcomes for residents throughout Washoe County. In addition, I am committed to upgrading aging infrastructure across the region. By focusing on improvements that address the threats of wildfires and floods, we can better protect our communities and ensure that public safety keeps pace with growth. These efforts will help safeguard our residents and maintain the resilience of our infrastructure for years to come.

To address the ongoing cost-of-living crisis in Washoe County, I will champion regional land-use policies that are specifically designed to prioritize workforce housing. My vision is to create opportunities for educators, first responders, and skilled tradespeople—the essential workers who sustain our community—to be able to afford homes within the areas they serve. By focusing on policies that support workforce housing, we can help ensure that these vital members of our workforce are not forced out of the communities they work so hard to protect and maintain.

I believe public safety requires focusing not only on enforcement, but also prevention and community trust. *I would support ensuring our law enforcement agencies are properly staffed, trained, and equipped, while also emphasizing transparency and accountability. Residents need to feel both safe and confident in those who serve them. *I think we need to invest more in prevention. That includes expanding mental health and substance abuse services, supporting crisis response teams, and partnering with community organizations. *Public safety includes things like safe roads, wildfire preparedness, and disaster response. I would support investments in infrastructure and emergency management to ensure we’re ready for the risks our county faces.