Focus Areas
Working together for a stronger Fircrest means listening to one another and building on what makes this city special. As your council member, I care deeply about the people who live here and the everyday issues that affect our lives. Whether it’s updating aging infrastructure, making our streets safer for walking, or supporting local businesses, I believe in thoughtful, collaborative work that reflects the values of Fircrest. These are the priorities I carry with me in every conversation and every decision.
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Public Safety
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Public Safety is about feeling secure where we live, walk, and play. In Fircrest, that starts with addressing the real concerns around pedestrian safety - especially near schools, parks, and busy intersections. Too many of our streets lack adequate crosswalks and sidewalk connectivity, creating unsafe conditions for children walking to school, people with mobility challenges, and anyone navigating uneven and inaccessible routes.
As a council member I have heard from neighbors that are frustrated, and as a resident who regularly walks my dog through Fircrest I share those concerns. That’s why I support improving crosswalk visibility in high traffic areas, implementing traffic calming measures where speeding endangers pedestrians, and developing a long-term pedestrian safety plan. This plan must be shaped by community input and focused on proactively addressing the areas of greatest need.
Additionally, I am committed to ensuring the safety of our entire community. During my term I have supported our police department’s budget requests for tools that help officers stay safe while on patrol, pursuing the implementation of traffic safety cameras, and hiring an additional police officer.
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Economic Development
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​In Fircrest, Economic Development isn’t about unchecked growth, it’s about thoughtful investment that aligns with our City’s scale and values. One of our greatest opportunities lies with the businesses already rooted in our community. That means improving outreach, streamlining local processes, and building more consistent communication so that entrepreneurs can feel heard, supported, and set up for success. ​As a council member I am focused on both managed growth and meaningful connection.
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I support strategic development in the northwest corner of Fircrest to meet our growth targets and attract neighborhood-serving businesses, proactive engagement with existing businesses to understand their needs and reduce barriers, and preserving Fircrest’s small-town charm while building a resilient and inclusive local economy. ​I supported the hiring of a new Community and Economic Development Director to guide our strategic planning and help attract investment, and remain committed to building a lasting partnership between our city administration and local businesses.
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​Infrastructure
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Our sewer and stormwater systems are essential to daily life, but much of this infrastructure is aging and in need of replacement. In Fircrest, stormwater regularly inundates our sewer system due to erroneous connections and groundwater seeping in through cracked, deteriorating pipes. Meanwhile, costs are rising to maintain our system without a long-term financial plan to guide sustainable investment.
As a council member I have seen firsthand how pressing these issues are and how important it is to act before the problems escalate. That means developing a clear, phased infrastructure plan, working with state and federal partners to secure grant funding, and engaging the community on efforts to manage runoff and reduce strain on our systems.
During my time on council I supported bringing in a contractor to complete our transition to automated water meters, which will give us more timely and accurate billing information and help residents better manage their water use.