Protect the small-town character. Pleasant Hill can expand housing thoughtfully without compromising what makes it worth living in. Higher density belongs along transit corridors and underutilized commercial spaces, not pushed into the heart of established neighborhoods.

Defend Paso Nogal Park & District 4 public open spaces. As a physician and civil engineer, I understand the intersection of community, environment, and health. As a Board Director of the Pleasant Hill Recreation and Park District, I have protected these public assets. 

We need urgent action on traffic calming, wildfire preparedness, and public safety reform. As a physician I see safety differently, not just as the absence of crime but as the presence of conditions that keep people healthy, supported, and connected.

A vibrant city requires a thriving local economy. I will work to actively attract and retain small businesses, reduce commercial vacancies, and create welcoming public spaces that encourage residents to shop and dine locally.

We need a City Hall that listens to and is accountable to residents, not outside influences. I will fight for balanced budgets, full transparency on tax dollar spending, clear records on council votes, and an open mayoral selection process.