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Campaign Phone
307-630-6096
Two years ago, I made the comment that the city council had more experience between its 9 members, than half of the 92 members of the state legislature. Since then, because of decisions by council members to not seek reelection, one member not being reelected and one member passing away, the council will lose almost sixty years of experience. This has made me one of the most experienced members of the city council. I have ten years in the Wyoming House of Representatives 8 years on the Cheyenne City Council. While in the Legislature, 4 years on the Revenue and the Labor Health and Social Services Committees concurrently, 4 years on the Appropriation and 2 years on the Judiciary Committees. I'm currently the Chairman of the Finance Committee
You wouldn't think communication in this day would be a challenge. The problem is there is so many different ways people communicate now. Where they get their information, what is factual and what is a spin on the information people receive. If it's on the internet of social media, it must be true There is a certain amount of mistrust the public has with government. We have to do better at letting the public know what we are working on and why we make the decisions we make. We have made great strides with our website and open-gov, People can now go online to see our agendas, watch and listen to all our meetings and make public comments. Contractors and developers can also get license renewals and permits through our open-gov portals.
We have had a lot of success with affordable housing task force. We have implemented many of the recommendations that came out of that task force. This is an area that didn't used to be an essential part of government, but the private sector has asked us for help and we have listened. The mayor and the council should resurrect the task force. Many of the companies coming to Cheyenne want their employees to have an affordable place to live, two of them have made muti-million-dollar donations to the city for land acquisitions for affordable housing. The State Loan and Investment Board voted down the opportunity for the city of Cheyenne to add on to momentum of addressing this issue. Note: affordable housing isn't low-income housing.
Data centers have been part of our city's economy since 2012. When NCAR National Center for Atmospheric Research first came to Cheyenne, this was the beginning of reversing the trend of losing our greatest asset, our college graduates to other states. Because of NCAR people are able to see what the weather will be next week, anywhere in the world. Data centers are an essential part of our national security. Also, graduates in STEM Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics can now have the opportunity to stay in the state of Wyoming and make a good living. Growth is inevitable, we need to manage the growth in the information and technology race for what's best for the country, state and Cheyenne.
Campaign Phone
3072860382
I am running for office not because I believe I can do the job better than those currently serving, but because I believe I can bring a different perspective. I understand the frustration many residents feel and want to help rebuild trust through transparency and communication. If elected, I will share as much information as I legally can, seek public input before making decisions, and clearly explain the reasoning behind every vote I cast. I believe trust is earned through openness, accountability, and consistent communication, and I want to help ensure those values remain a priority for Cheyenne.
The three priorities I believe are essential to moving Cheyenne forward are communication, accountability, and transparency. From day one, I will communicate openly with the public, share information whenever legally possible, and explain the reasoning behind my decisions. I also believe accountability starts with leadership, including holding myself to the same standards I expect from others. Whether residents agree or disagree with my votes, they will know why I made them and can trust that they were based on thoughtful consideration, not politics or pressure.
My approach to improving housing affordability in Cheyenne begins with streamlining permitting and licensing by reducing unnecessary delays, eliminating redundancy, and increasing transparency throughout the development process. I also want to ensure the departments responsible for these reviews have the resources they need to operate efficiently. Beyond that, I would support exploring pre-approved housing plans that could reduce architectural costs and shorten permitting timelines for certain housing types, helping lower development costs while maintaining safety and quality standards.
I support the responsible development of data centers and any business that wants to invest in Cheyenne and create jobs. The key word is responsible. Growth should never come at the expense of our community’s quality of life or our ability to support it. Before approving major developments, we must ensure our infrastructure, utilities, and long term planning can accommodate them responsibly. I support thoughtful growth that benefits Cheyenne, but I do not support rushing projects forward without proper planning and consideration for their long term impact.
