I never planned to be a politician. But through my years serving Porterville—from youth sports and the Chamber of Commerce to our City oversight committees—I learned that leadership starts with listening. I decided to step forward because I watched government become more divided and less responsive, focusing on personalities instead of results. Porterville gave my family our opportunity, and I want the next generation to have theirs. To me, government is a sacred trust to solve shared problems efficiently. I want to be a bridge between our residents and City Hall, our small businesses and government, and people who disagree. I am not running against anyone. I am running for a different way of governing: to listen first, bring people together, tell the truth, and get the work done.
I believe one of the most important things we have lost in local government is the simple act of listening. Somewhere along the way, the traffic got reversed. Too often, ideas are handed down from the dais to the community, when they should be flowing from the community up to the dais. An elected official's job is not to tell you what our neighborhood needs. My job is to listen, ask questions, understand your different perspectives, and make informed decisions on behalf of the people who put me there. I have my own ideas, of course, but mine is just one voice. Our community has thousands. I want to help turn that traffic back around and make sure the ideas in City Hall start with you.
We cannot manufacture water, which is why securing Porterville’s water future means making every single gallon go further. We have already invested in tertiary treatment to reuse our water, and I want to build directly on that progress. As we rebuild our roads and infrastructure, I will work to expand our purple-pipe systems so recycled water can irrigate our parks and landscaping instead of using precious drinking water. Every gallon we reuse is a gallon we preserve for our homes, our businesses, and our future. Water decisions cannot be made one election at a time. We need to plan decades ahead, and I am committed to ensuring the next generation inherits a secure water supply and a community that can continue to grow responsibly.
Our public library is so much more than a building; it is the heart of Porterville. Rebuilding it carries a sacred responsibility because of the tragedy we faced on February 18, 2020, when Captain Ray Figueroa and Firefighter Patrick Jones gave their lives. More than six years later, we still have not completed the permanent library our community deserves. I believe finishing this project must be our priority. While we have secured millions in outside funding, a significant cost remains. That means every single dollar matters, and we must carefully weigh every discretionary expense against this commitment. This library is about more than books—it is about providing our children, seniors, and families with vital technology and education. Let us build it responsibly, protect taxpayer dollars, and finally open a space that honors our fallen heroes and makes Porterville proud.
I believe in keeping Porterville strong, and that starts with protecting our local jobs and keeping our public services reliable. We have already seen the consequences of letting experienced City employees go, only to regret outsourcing those services later. I will not support privatizing our City services just for the sake of privatization. The people who do this work are our neighbors—they live here, raise their families here, and spend their hard-earned paychecks right back in our community. Of course, protecting these jobs also means demanding accountability. If our City can deliver a service safely, efficiently, and competitively, we should keep that work here and give our team the tools to succeed. If we fall short, we should fix the problem rather than automatically outsourcing it. My standard is simple: the best service at the best value for our taxpayers, while keeping good jobs in Porterville.
Here in Porterville, we need housing that is safe, well-planned, and affordable. My first step is to evaluate our current development rules to ensure we are getting results without cutting vital protections. I will inventory our vacant lots and underused commercial spaces, identifying and breaking down the barriers—like zoning or fees—holding them back. We must aggressively pursue state and federal grants while protecting taxpayer dollars through smart public-private partnerships. By increasing rental choices and rethinking the starter home with ADUs and smaller units, we can support our seniors, young adults, and working families. I believe government shouldn't build every house. Instead, government's job is to be the bridge—planning infrastructure, removing barriers, and bringing builders, families, and nonprofits together to do what they do best. Let's turn our collective resources into real results.
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