NO NEW TAXES

I agree with the 85% of Saint Helens residents who voted for no more tax increases in May 2026. In fact, I wrote the ballot argument against this tax increase. I'm also against the current tax levy on the ballot and urge you to vote against it. Two requested tax increases in one year is just too much. I believe St. Helens must manage expenses and live within its means before asking residents for more of their hard earned money. 

I am a NO on the data center. Our salmon run is legendary, the Multnomah Channel remains an active salmon corridor, and the river is home to endangered white sturgeon and several bird populations. Data centers can use enormous amounts of water, potentially billions of gallons a year. I will be a mayor who responds to your concerns. I will give you confidence that your city government is being truthful and transparent.

Government should work to serve the people and businesses in our community not reduce our services, and increase our taxes and utility rates.

My guiding principle is simple: just do the right thing. I believe character matters. I believe your word matters. And I believe doing the right thing still matters, even when nobody is watching.

Financial mismanagement has reduced city services, including library service. The library had 37,000 visits last year. Our budget overruns have resulted in reductions in services and days of operation of our Library.

Nobody wants to see more businesses shutter. There are people investing hundreds of thousands of dollars into their homes and businesses, and I want to see them succeed. I am prepared to fight for a financially responsible city where local businesses can thrive.

I'm asking for your vote so I can help our community achieve good government practices. No more new grand projects with excessive cost overruns. We need to get our house in order and provide the               essential services at a reasonable cost to the people and businesses of our city.