1. Responsible planning that enhances Campbell's small town charm

This means preserving the character of the single-family neighborhoods that make up much of District 4, while ensuring new housing is within reach of regular working people: teachers, first responders, and young families who keep Campbell running but have been priced out of living here. Protecting our neighborhoods and welcoming those families are not competing goals. It's about steering the right housing to the right places in the city.

Sacramento has taken away much of a city's ability to regulate housing. We usually can't say no, and on the biggest projects we often can't set the design standards. But the Council still wields significant authority to steer zoning policy and speak directly to developers as projects evolve.

I've secured meaningful design concessions on actual projects during my time on the Planning Commission, from privacy trees and screening that address neighborhood concerns to murals and public art that beautify the town. I'll bring this to the next level on the City Council.

2. Safe Neighborhoods that enhance public gathering

This means continuing to invest in public safety, since keeping residents safe is the most basic service a city provides. I'll also prioritize investing in streets and sidewalks so it's easier and safer to walk and bike across District 4, from the routes our kids take to school to the new businesses opening on Hamilton Avenue.

Finally, I'll invest in the places worth gathering in. Campbell's parks, downtown, and community events are what make our city feel like a small town instead of a generic subdivision. I'll support making our neighborhood parks, like John D. Morgan, even more vibrant and welcoming, and protect the public spaces that bring neighbors together.

3. Grow our local economy so the city can fund what matters

My approach is simple: fill our empty storefronts with the businesses Campbell residents have already shown they want, and make it faster and easier for them to open. That's exactly what my work on the Planning Commission's Permit Streamlining Ordinance did. I cut red tape so dental offices, tutoring centers, and neighborhood restaurants can open faster instead of getting stuck in endless hearings.

Filling vacancies pays off twice: a more vibrant district to walk to, and a stronger sales-tax base that funds the services residents rely on, like the library and our parks, without needing to raise taxes.

4. Fiscal responsibility and adding value from day one

I've served Campbell for six years across two city commissions, and I chaired both. On the Civic Improvement Commission I set discretionary budgets for senior and youth programs. On the Planning Commission I've worked through more than 70 meetings of staff reports, budgets, and public hearings. I know how Campbell's budget cycle and processes actually work, so I'll add value from day one instead of spending a year learning the building.

On the City Council I will plan honestly for tough scenarios, spend carefully on the things residents actually use, and grow our local revenue base so we can keep investing in Campbell's future.

‘Love Campbell’ Mural by Lila Gemelos, Approved during my term on the Civic Improvement Commission