For the past eight years, I have had the honor of serving the residents of Oro Valley on Town Council, including as your Vice Mayor. My service has been guided by a simple principle: thoughtful leadership, fiscal responsibility, and always putting Oro Valley residents first. With my legal background and my experience in land use planning and zoning, I have brought careful analysis, independent judgment, and practical problem-solving to every decision before Council. Whether strengthening public safety, turning around Town golf’s multi-million-dollar losses, helping deliver transformational investments like Naranja Park and Community Center improvements, or supporting long-term water sustainability projects, I have focused on results that protect taxpayers while preserving the exceptional quality of life that makes Oro Valley so special.
I first entered public service because I believed Oro Valley residents deserved strong, independent representation — leadership willing to ask hard questions, challenge assumptions, and make decisions based on what is best for our community, not outside interests. Throughout my time in office, I have worked to advocate for residents, protect Oro Valley’s beauty and views, and plan responsibly for our future through sound financial stewardship, strategic investment, and thoughtful long-term planning. As I run for Mayor, I am committed to building on that record of proven leadership to keep Oro Valley safe, fiscally strong, sustainable, and one of the best places in Arizona to live, work, and retire.
Key Accomplishments & Important Issues
- Public Safety: Proven Leadership, Practical Results
Public safety has been one of my highest priorities throughout my eight years on the Oro Valley Town Council. As your Vice Mayor, I have consistently worked to ensure our police department has the leadership, resources, and support necessary to keep Oro Valley one of Arizona’s safest communities. I am the only candidate in this race who has played a direct role in the Town of Oro Valley’s current public safety success. - Town Golf: Turning a Financial Liability into a Community Success
One of the clearest examples of my approach to leadership is the transformation of Oro Valley’s town golf courses. The number of rounds played has more than doubled, and now golf operations are operating in the black. This turnaround has transformed Town golf from a recurring financial burden into a stable community asset that supports itself and contributes to the broader financial health of our parks and recreation system. - The Community Center: A Turnaround that Allowed Investing in Recreation for Oro Valley’s Future
A strong community is built around spaces that bring people together. That is why improving the Oro Valley Community Center along with other parks and recreation has been a major priority during my eight years as your Vice Mayor on the Town Council. - Naranja Park: Delivering a Vision for Oro Valley’s Future
I have championed Naranja Park for the past 8 years, and I delivered on my commitments as a Town Councilperson in fixing the golf as promised and bringing increased parks and recreation for all. The success of Naranja Park reflects the leadership I bring to Oro Valley: persistence, problem-solving, effective and solution-oriented financial planning, and a commitment to turning long-standing challenges into lasting opportunities. - Independent Leadership: Putting Oro Valley Residents First
My decision to run for Town Council — and now for Mayor — has always been rooted in one simple principle: as a resident of Oro Valley, you deserve representation that answers to you, and only you.