VOTE411 Voter Guide

My entire life has been about service and giving back to others. I have served my Country in the United States Marines, I have been a coach and volunteer at the community level, and have been a resident of the Ward I currently represent for my entire life. My family and I have deep roots in this community, and I bring both a personal stake and a deep sense of duty to this role. My hands-on experience, local knowledge, and passion for serving others make me fully committed to ensuring our community remains strong, safe and successful.

Building public trust starts with open, honest, and consistent communication. I’m committed—along with my fellow Commissioners—to continuously improving how we engage with residents. I regularly send out quarterly newsletters that keep our community informed on key updates and initiatives, and I include my personal cell phone number so constituents can reach me directly. I believe accessibility and transparency are essential to good governance, and I will continue to make it a priority to listen, respond, and ensure every resident feels heard and represented.

My top three priorities for this office are: (1) maintaining low property taxes while ensuring that Springfield continues to deliver the high-quality municipal services our residents expect and deserve; (2) protecting and preserving our open spaces—like the Old Central Field—so future generations can enjoy the same vibrant community we all cherish; and (3) working with my fellow Commissioners to provide steady, experienced leadership that preserves what works and prepares for what’s next.

I am an aerospace engineer and Director of Technology at a major area aircraft company. I am the recent chair of the Delco Solid Waste Authority, and I have been a school board vice president and candidate for state representative.

I have mentored businesses in Chester City and underserved communities, and I currently coordinate the Delco Environmental Justice group and manage the Zero Waste Delco initiative in our county. I also manage internet communications for the Energy Justice Network fighting incineration and promoting zero waste practices. Recently, I started Operation Sunshine to encourage citizens to use sunshine laws to engage elected officials on issues affecting their community. I am a former Early Onset Alzheimer’s caregiver.

On April 3rd, I initiated modeling public engagement by hosting a local listening session. These need to be regular and common events in our community, and I plan to continue them throughout my campaign and continue them when elected. Elected officials cannot know all of the issues they will face in their roles and they have a duty to engage the public, to share key information with residents, and to be accountable for their actions.

Additionally, elected officials also have a responsibility to represent their community to the policy and power structure around them and to work to inform on issues and to speak up and out on matters affecting their community.

Sustaining Our Democracy, Building Transparency, Expanding Community Engagement