Why serve as a County Commissioner
I’ve long been a person to whom people seek help navigating challenging political conversations and decisions. With the divides we face in our politics and the immediate needs I see in my community, I’ve decided that now is the time I want to pursue elected office. My values-based approach, career experience, and skills would bring stability to this seat and build upon the Clackamas’ way of collaborative problem-solving.
With a lifelong drive for service in diverse communities—which matches that of Clackamas County—five years as an educator from kindergarten through college and 15 years in public policy development, I am prepared to serve as a County Commissioner. Read more here.
Fresh Content
My musings about faith, food, sports, music, politics, and all things urbanism (trees, schools, housing, zoning, transportation, engagement, politics, etc.).
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Equity Assessment of the Clackamas County Housing Needs Analysis
This deep dive article examines the assumptions, biases, and equity gaps, and recommends corrective actions.
why Wilsonville
In July 2018, I moved more than 3,000 miles from Richmond, Virginia to Wilsonville, Oregon with my wife and daughter to “do life” with friends.
As someone who has always been drawn toward cities or the county, suburban Wilsonville has been a change! Since arriving, I’ve been pleasantly surprised to find neighbors who’ve become friends that want to work on our cultural, economic, faith, and political divides.
about me
Writing helps me examine, explore, and learn about and from my community. Read more about my story and passion here.
I’ve long been a person to whom people seek help navigating challenging political conversations and decisions. With the divides we face in our politics and the immediate needs I see in my community, I’ve decided that now is the time I want to pursue elected office.