West Richland City Council Pos 4

Elected Experience
No Information Submitted

Other Professional Experience

IT Engineer, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Education

Columbia Basin College

Community Service

West Richland Parks and Recreation Board (2010-2015); Mid-Columbia Symphony - Secretary/Board Member (2016-2019); Richland Parks and Recreation Commission (2018-2021); West Richland Planning Commissions (2024-present)

Statement

I’m proud to have grown up here spent nearly my whole life as a West Richland resident. I’ve served on our Parks and Recreation Board and now serve on the West Richland Planning Commission. My family and I are rooted in this community, and I’m running to help protect what makes it special.

West Richland is growing fast. We must plan wisely—expanding our tax base through responsible development while preserving the safe, small-town feel we all value. I’ll prioritize public safety, support infrastructure improvements, and ensure growth decisions reflect both our traditions and our future.

As the gateway to the Red Mountain AVA, we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to attract tourism and business while staying true to our community values.

It’s time to move forward with purpose—not just replay the same tired tune we know all too well. I’d be honored to earn your vote and represent West Richland with integrity, common sense, and a deep commitment to our shared future.

Elected Experience
West Richland City Council since 2010.

Other Professional Experience
Navy veteran, with 40-year experience working for DOE contractors on the Hanford and Rocky Flats sites as an environmental professional. 

Education
Master of Science in physics from Louisiana State University and a Bachelor of Science in physics from Loyola University of the South, New Orleans.

Community Service
Representing the Citizens of West Richland on the Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) Board, the Benton County Mosquito Control Board, the Benton County Solid Waste Advisory Committee, the Yakima Basin Fish and Wildlife Recovery Board, Hanford Communities and the Hanford Advisory Board (HAB).

Statement

Thank you for the opportunity to serve our community. I come to every Council meeting with the best interests of our residents in mind. I have consistently asked thoughtful questions, challenged decisions when necessary, and advocated for practical solutions.

I work to ensure your voice is heard. For example, I opposed relying solely on an online survey to determine our community's position on marijuana sales. I strongly advocated for a formal ballot measure, believing that a decision of such importance should be made by voters directly. Although the majority of Council supported the Mayor’s survey approach, I regret the anguish and frustration this caused. After months of public outcry, Council ultimately agreed to bring the issue to a formal vote, where it belonged from the start.

As a voter you should be looking for a candidate who is informed, motivated, and willing to commit the time and effort required for the position.  I serve on Council with the concerns of the residents first. You want to know that you have a representative on Council that has your back.  I have opposed unnecessary spending and regulations that place unnecessary burdens on our residence. For this reason, I ask for your vote.