Elected Experience

Precinct Committee Officer

Other Professional Experience

U.S Navy veteran; Deputy Sheriff (Houston, TX); Hanford employee (planning) 25 years

Education

Criminal Justice - Texas A&M Univ.;Criminal Justice - Lamar University

Community Service

Commissioner – City of West Richland Salary Commission; Vice Chair – West Richland Citizens Group; Board President – You Medical; Board President – Tri Cities Residential Services; Veteran Mentor – Benton County Veterans Therapeutic Court; Constitution Coach – Patriot Academy

Statement

Our city’s vision statement says we are “a growing city where family values and community responsiveness are important.  The city should grow in a balanced way to produce a safe and inviting community having good residential and recreational alternatives and a healthy economic base.”  I support that vision.  I co-led citizen efforts to keep pot shops out of our city.  I support family-friendly policies that strengthen our neighborhoods.  I will promote increased transparency in city government and encourage greater citizen involvement in policy, planning and budget decisions.  My community service experience has taught me accountability to those I serve.  I do not favor over-densification but support economic growth that maintains current service levels and satisfies increased demands.  I will promote a business-friendly climate that enables local businesses to thrive.  I welcome the placement of the State Veterans Cemetery in West Richland.  As a former sworn law enforcement officer, I support the police officers who protect and serve us.  I oppose any efforts to defund or minimize their mission.  I have been endorsed by the Benton County Republican party.  I am the conservative choice for West Richland City Council.