Biographical Information
Professional Experience
Contract Manager and Team Lead for the National Security Agency - 6 years. Senior Specialist, Contracts, for L3Harris - 2 years.
Public Service
6 years of experience at the National Security Agency managing complex contracts for the federal government.
Education
B.S. Business Management - University of Central Florida and MBA - University of Maryland Global Campus
Campaign Phone
4074966488
Campaign Mailing Address
2162 Pulsar Way, Unit 207, West Melbourne, FL, 32904
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What actions, programs or changes to existing policy will you propose to improve quality of life for the residents of West Melbourne? (400 characters)
I will accelerate development of city infrastructure, such as public transportation (bike paths, trails, walkability, bussing), septic to sewer conversion, flood control.
I will budget funds to develop, expand, improve, and maintain parks, public space, and recreational resources.
I will modernize the public library.
I will partner with groups like Brevard Homeless Coalition to develop programs.
What steps will you champion for protecting the local environment, conservation areas, and wildlife corridors? (600 characters)
I will continue to champion the city’s forthcoming Parks and Rec Master Plan. This plan includes methods to execute many of the above goals while quartering off sections of the city as environmental zones which serve the purpose of both respecting our environment while increasing city integration and increasing the city’s overall beautification by helping it to keep its “small town feel”. I will continue to look for green alternatives to help offset emissions where sensible.
What in your professional and personal experience makes you the best candidate for this position? (400 characters)
I worked as a contract manager for the federal government for 6 years, ensuring taxpayer money was being used appropriately while identifying savings. I have a track record of identifying waste, fraud, and abuse and ensuring the taxpayer gets what they paid for. I work for L3Harris now, where I review contracts to get the best value for investors. I will use these lessons learned if elected.
What changes, if any, are needed in the current zoning and building codes to balance the need to attract new business investments against the need to promote resiliency to climate changes as well as demands on infrastructure, especially water treatment and stormwater drainage? (600 characters)
Few areas of the city are left for new development. Instead, the city should focus on redevelopment, bringing neighborhoods up to current stormwater code. Projects like the Westbrooke canal expansion help accomplish this. The city also has the funding to increase the frequency of its street sweeping program which will save it massive amounts of money through the reduction of costly contaminated water treatment while helping to protect other sources from future contamination. Finally, these measures will further contribute to the city's beautification for current and future residents.
The state government has recently pre-empted local governments' policy decision-making power on school curriculums, environmental protections, housing, development and other policy areas. What is your stance on how local governments losing authority to decide local measures will affect this community? (600 Characters)
As I’m sure many longtime residents of Florida will be quick to point out, state standardization is untenable. For example, the state just recently passed a bill which allows developers to request up to 50% of the building permits for a residential community before the map is approved. This means the developer can construct 50% of the homes in a development before the final map is approved. This has forced the city of West Melbourne to expend additional resources to ensure this doesn’t negatively impact current and future residents by changing its review processes to account for this advance.