One Week Left

We Still Deserve More.

June 2nd is almost here.

Over the last year I’ve attended meetings, knocked on doors, answered questions, listened to concerns, and had thousands of conversations throughout District 3 and across Tuolumne County.

And through all of it, one thing has become very clear. People want to feel heard again.

Not managed. Not dismissed. Not talked at. Heard.

What “We Deserve More” Really Means

This campaign started because I truly believe our community deserves more from local government.

More Time. More transparency. More communication. More long term planning. More accountability. More accessibility. More leadership willing to work together instead of constantly deepening division.

That phrase, “We Deserve More,” has become more than a slogan to me. It has become a reflection of the conversations I’ve had with so many over the past year.

We Deserve Leadership That Listens

We deserve leaders who communicate openly with the public, especially during difficult decisions. We deserve county government that plans ahead instead of constantly reacting to emergencies after they happen. We deserve leadership willing to ask better questions before making major decisions that affect our families, businesses, safety, and future. We deserve a county that supports small businesses, parks, recreation, tourism, families, seniors, and working people alike. We deserve transparency, even when the conversations are uncomfortable. And we deserve leaders who remember that public service is about serving the public, not protecting politics.

People Are Tired,
But They Are Still Showing Up

Throughout this campaign, I’ve tried very hard to stay focused on solutions and community rather than anger and division. That does not mean I believe everything is fine.

There are serious concerns in our county right now. Concerns about budgeting. Concerns about emergency preparedness. Concerns about public trust. Concerns about how decisions are being made and whether residents truly feel represented in those decisions. I hear those concerns every single day.

I also hear something else. People are tired. Tired of feeling like they have to pick sides, of feeling ignored. Tired of politics becoming more important than people. Tired of feeling like decisions are already made before the public conversation even begins. I understand that frustration. But despite all of that, something hopeful has happened throughout this campaign. People have started talking to each other again. Not perfectly or without disagreement. But people are engaging again. Asking questions. Showing up and paying attention again. That matters.

Because strong communities are not built when everyone agrees. Strong communities are built when people stay engaged even when we disagree.

Public Safety Requires Long Term Thinking

One of the clearest examples of this over the last year has been the conversation surrounding fire protection and Station 56. Regardless of political opinions, that issue struck a nerve throughout our county because it represented something much larger to us. We want to know our families are protected. We want to know public safety remains a priority. We want confidence that decisions are being made with long term impacts in mind, especially in a county like ours where wildfire risk is a reality we live with every year.

These conversations are not about fear. They are about responsibility. And I believe our county needs leadership that is willing to have honest conversations about both our immediate challenges and our long term future.

“Priority Budgeting” Is About People

That includes responsible budgeting.

Throughout this campaign, I’ve heard lots of talk about “Priority Budgeting.” The basic idea about priority budgeting is simple. It’s not a concept that someone can “spearhead”. Our budget should reflect the priorities of the people we serve. Public safety, infrastructure, emergency preparedness, recreation, economic vitality, and support systems for families and seniors should not constantly feel like they are competing against one another in a cycle of short term fixes. We need better long term planning AND stronger collaboration. We need leadership willing to bring people together to solve problems instead of simply defending the status quo. We need to be done with infighting and start thinking about what’s best for all of us.

Why I Am Running

I have said this before. I’m not running because I think I have all the answers. I don’t. I’m running because I care deeply about this community. I’ve lived here. Worked here. Raised my family here. Built businesses here. Volunteered here. Served on boards here. Worked alongside people from every background and political belief here. I understand this county because I’m part of this county. And if elected, I will continue approaching this role the same way I’ve approached this campaign: By listening first, staying accessible, communicating openly, showing up consistently, and by remembering that this position belongs to the people, not to the politicians grandstanding.

The Kind Of Supervisor I Will Be

First, I will be a full time Supervisor focused on serving District 3 and the county as a whole. I will continue meeting with department heads and directors, residents, businesses, nonprofits, emergency service leaders, community groups, and local organizations, and all committee meetings because I believe collaboration creates stronger outcomes.

I also believe leadership requires humility. No single Supervisor can solve every problem. But a good Supervisor can help bring people together, ask better questions, encourage better communication, and help rebuild trust between our government and community.

That is the kind of leadership I want to bring to this role.

Thank You For Believing In This Campaign

As we head into this final week before Election Day, I want to sincerely thank every volunteer, supporter, friend, and family member who has helped make this campaign possible.

Thank you to the people who donated their time. Thank you to the people who shared posts, put up signs, attended forums, volunteered at events, and had difficult but meaningful conversations. Thank you to the people who challenged me with hard questions. And thank you to the many residents who simply took the time to sit down and talk with me honestly about their hopes, frustrations, and concerns for our county. Those conversations have meant more to me than you know.

Let’s Finish Strong

No matter what happens on June 2, I genuinely believe something important has started happening in our community. People are engaging again. Getting involved. People are paying attention again. People are remembering that local government belongs to all of us. And that gives me hope.

If you believe it is time for more communication, more accountability, more transparency, and more community focused leadership, I respectfully ask for your vote on June 2.

We are one week away from an opportunity to move forward together.

Let’s finish strong so that this is just the beginning!