An Active Service Approach for Oceanside
Oceanside has been home to me since I was six months old. I attended Libby Elementary School, Lincoln Middle School, and El Camino High School. I built my businesses here, developed lifelong relationships here, and established my family roots here.
I am running because public office should be a period of active service. A councilmember should listen carefully, remain accessible, work with urgency, and remember that the office belongs to the people—not the person temporarily holding it.
Public Office Is Public Service
Elected office should not become a permanent career, personal entitlement, or retirement plan. Public servants should do as much as possible during their term, remain active in the community, share their knowledge, and prepare future leaders to continue the work.
Residents Should Help Shape the Agenda
I have areas that I believe require urgent attention, but I do not believe a candidate should arrive believing they already have every answer. My priorities should be informed and strengthened by the people I hope to represent.
Before I Set the Agenda, I’m Listening
The 100 Oceanside Conversations Promise is a commitment to hear directly from residents before carrying a complete agenda into City Hall. These conversations will help determine what the community needs, how success should be measured, and where urgent action is required.
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Initial Community Priorities
These initial areas of focus will be refined through the 100 Oceanside Conversations.
Housing and Affordability
Attainable housing and responsible growth for working families, renters, young adults, seniors, and the Oceanside workforce.
Practical Homelessness Solutions
Compassionate but accountable solutions with measurable outcomes, public safety, services, treatment, and regional coordination.
Oceanside Youth
Mentorship, recreation, job skills, internships, entrepreneurship, and opportunities that strengthen Oceanside’s future.
Safe and Clean Neighborhoods
Responsive city services, public safety, maintained streets, parks, cleanliness, and neighborhood quality of life.
Local Businesses and Jobs
Support local businesses by addressing permitting, public safety, parking, unnecessary red tape, cleanliness, and workforce needs.
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