Part 3: The Leadership I Will Bring to District 2

I’m running for City Council because I believe my experience has prepared me to contribute at an important time in Rohnert Park’s development.

Our city is changing, and the decisions made over the next several years will shape our neighborhoods, infrastructure, public services, finances, and quality of life for years to come.

Throughout this series, I’ve talked about planning thoughtfully for that future and the value of bringing a fresh perspective grounded in experience.

But ultimately, what matters is how I would put that experience to work for District 2.

I want to bring preparation, independent judgment, community engagement, and practical leadership experience to the City Council.

Experience That Translates to City Government

For more than 20 years in healthcare leadership, I have worked in complex organizations where decisions involve budgets, operations, negotiations, competing priorities, limited resources, and multiple stakeholders.

I’ve been responsible for working through difficult decisions where there wasn’t always a perfect answer and where the consequences mattered.

City government is different from healthcare, but many of the leadership disciplines are familiar.

You have to understand the problem before choosing a solution.

You have to ask questions and do the homework.

You have to listen to the people affected and seek out perspectives that may differ from your own.

You have to understand the financial and operational consequences, weigh the tradeoffs, and think beyond the immediate decision.

And eventually, you have to make a decision and be accountable for it.

That is experience I can bring to the Council from day one.

How I Will Approach the Work

If elected, I will approach the work with respect for what Rohnert Park has already accomplished and an openness to improvement when the facts support it.

I will ask questions, do the homework, listen to residents and city employees, and seek out different perspectives before reaching conclusions.

I will look beyond the immediate issue to understand the alternatives, tradeoffs, and long-term consequences of the decisions before the Council.

I will work collaboratively with my fellow Council members, even if we disagree.

And I will make independent decisions based on the facts, the perspectives I’ve heard, and what I believe best serves District 2 and the broader Rohnert Park community.

To me, independence doesn’t mean automatically disagreeing with others. It means approaching each issue with an open mind, doing the work, and reaching my own conclusion.

That is the responsibility I would have to the people who elected me.

What District 2 Can Expect From Me

If I’m fortunate enough to represent District 2, I want residents to know what they can expect from me.

I will be accessible. I want to hear from residents—not only when a major issue comes before the Council, but throughout the year.

I will be prepared. I will do the homework, ask questions, and work to understand the full picture before making important decisions.

I will be responsive. When residents raise concerns, I will listen, help them navigate the City when I can, and make sure their voices are part of the conversation.

I will be independent. I will listen to different perspectives and work collaboratively, but ultimately make decisions based on the facts and what I believe is right for our community.

And I will be accountable. I won’t expect everyone to agree with every decision I make, but residents deserve to understand how and why I reached it.

Those aren’t just qualities I think a Council member should have. They reflect the kind of leader I have worked to be throughout my career and the kind of Council member I intend to be.

Ready to Serve

Rohnert Park has accomplished a great deal, and our next chapter brings both opportunities and important decisions.

I’m not running because I believe I have all the answers.

I’m running because I know how to approach complex problems, work with people who bring different perspectives, thoroughly evaluate the options, make difficult decisions, and take responsibility for the results.

I also believe local government works best when residents know their representative, feel comfortable reaching out, and know their voice matters.

That is the leadership I want to bring to District 2: visible, responsive, prepared, independent, and accountable.

I believe my background and approach have prepared me to serve, and I’m asking District 2 for the opportunity to put that experience to work for our community.