Accomplishments

I delivered on every campaign promise and am constantly working to be accessible to you and provide a high-level of constituent service. Here are the highlights:

PUBLIC SAFETY

Supported a fully-funded police force
Advocated for the development of a Crisis Communications Plan
Advocated and approved new green bike lanes and dividers
Advocated for the new bike lane on Marina Hills Drive
Supported move to sworn officers on E-bikes to increase E-bike safety
Voted to approve updated e-bike ordinance
Supported increasing number of Neighborhood Watch Programs in the City resulting in an increase in neighborhood watch programs
Led the effort to expedite safety improvements on Golden Lantern and deliver project 6 months earlier

FIRE SAFETY/PROPERTY INSURANCE ISSUES

Introduced and led the property insurance issue consistently from day 1 of my term, highlighting the need for accessible and affordable property insurance
Consistently educated the public on the interconnection between proper planting, fire resiliency and the pocketbook issue of rising insurance rates.
Led fire safety and insurance workshop to educate residents (September 2025)
Worked to establish a statewide working group on fire insurance through Cal Cities (473 CA cities)
Advocated to add “Accessibility and Affordability of Property Insurance” to city’s Legislative Platform

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY/SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT

Every year, voted to approve a balanced budget with NO NEW TAXES OR DEBT
Budget Surpluses: FY22-23 – $1.8M, FY23-24 – $2.2M, FY24-25 – $2.8M
Increased budget transparency by designating a portion of reserves to infrastructure
Supported small businesses through multiple events & Business Watch Program
Approved 10% off CR&R garbage bills for residents 65+ years (no strings attached)
Supported a great union deal to retain and recruit top-quality employees
Secured over $1.2 million in funding — including the Crown Valley Mobility Project at the I-5 Freeway through Congressman Levin’s office and habitat restoration/fire resilience in the Salt Creek Corridor as a Director at the Transportation Corridor Agency

PROTECT OUR NEIGHBORHOODS/BUILDING COMMUNITY/PREVENTING HOMELESSNESS

Led the effort to fight the proposed BESS facility
Led the effort to make Laguna Niguel a Tree City USA
Led effort to include adding the Spring-Time Banners Program
Supported a revamped homelessness program resulting in housing multiple people
Supported bipartisan sober living legislation to protect our neighborhoods
Led effort to pass 1^st LGBTQ+ Pride Proclamation in history
Appointed youngest-ever commissioner in history
Coordinated with multiple nonprofits to drive in excess of $15,000 of resources to families in need at Hidden Hills Elementary
Cleaned up park at Hidden Hills Elementary (Juaneño Park)
Founded “Hidden Hills First Gen Scholarship” to provide money for students to go to College/Trade School
Encouraged the development of a city newsletter, now entitled “The Beacon”
Publish my newsletter, since January 2021, informing the public of council actions

OPEN SPACE AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION

Protected Open Space and Parks
Held 3 “Climate Conversations” to hear from you
Led the effort to make Laguna Niguel a Tree City USA
Led the effort to restore habitat and increase fire resiliency along Salt Creek Trail, securing a grant for $737,000
Led effort to offer the Recycle from Home program to residents
Advocating for more EV charging stations in the city

STATEMENT ON DEVELOPMENT

We must keep our town the charming place it has always been and the residents should be in charge of what the future looks like, that is why my campaign is not accepting donations from developers. I believe in renewing and invigorating certain areas of town through redevelopment. However, no development in Laguna Niguel should be at the cost of our park-like atmosphere. Development must make sense and provide community benefits to our residents without clogging our streets with excessive traffic. I am passionate about bringing projects that provide for a work, live, play atmosphere highlighting walking trails and park space. I am not in support of quick developments that look unsightly and cause traffic problems. Good projects increase our home values and quality of life and bad projects can do the opposite.