City Commissioner - District 1 (elected 2020)​​

• ammended Orange County Charter to protect waterways and Split Oak Forest​

• opposed urban sprawl but supported essential workforce housing, including 600 multifamily units near US192

• established GreenPLACE Advisory Board

  • goal to acquire environmentally sensitive land to preserve 46,00 acres by 2030

  • secured $100 million for this program

• passed the Local Provider Participation Fund Resolution

  • helps hospitals offset costs from treating uninsured patients, particularly during COVID-19​

• Butler Chain of Lakes, Bird Island Protection

  • established vessel exclusion zone, preserving the bird sanctuary​

• Secured funding for Matthew's Hope

  • nonprofit serving the homeless to restore independence​

• Passed ordinance banning retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet stores from puppy mill sources

• Passed ordinance to promote local food systems, allowing households to raise hens

• Passed ordinance that introduced protection zones of trees, prioritizing high-value trees

• Passed ordinance minimizing use of fertilizer in the summer rainy reason to reduce runoff and improving water quality

• Supported Citizens Safety Task Force

  • developed strategies to reduce gun violence and create safer neighborhoods​

• Advocated for wetland protections

• Advocated for rehabilitation and mental health programs to address crime prevention

• Advocated for policies regarding LGBTQ+, mental health programs, and healthcare access

• Advocated for fair wages, benefits and economic diversification

• Advocated for fair and accessible voting​