The catastrophic 1993 fire lingers in every local’s memory. We must continue managing the urban/wildland interface between where people live and our open space through the best available science and strategic vegetation thinning.

Laguna Canyon has some of the last remaining coastal sage scrub habitat left in the world. In all decisions, my goal is to consider the changing climate and our critical environmental resources.

I have over 25 years of work experience in marine and land conservation. I'll work to preserve the remaining acres of open space and implement our climate action plan to help build climate resiliency in town, on our beaches, and in the hills.

I was a member of the Laguna Canyon Road Task Force and helped lead negotiations with CalTrans on both the Hidden Valley development and the widening of the 133 at the El Toro Road intersection.

I am pro-affordable housing solutions that contribute to Laguna’s character and seek solutions that build diversity, energize our downtown, and support a pedestrian—and bike-friendly community.

I aim to make the permitting and development process for homeowners and small businesses objective, clear, and efficient.

I will work to identify and support creative live-work solutions that align with our town's character, including a land trust dedicated to artists’ live- work space.