Preserve Neighborhoods
Pleasant Hill can grow without losing what makes it worth living in. Higher density belongs along transit corridors and underutilized commercial parcels, not pushed into the interior of established neighborhoods. These proposals protect the small-town character District 4 residents value while creating real housing options in the community.
Housing — The Right Scale for District 4
Develop higher density options along already established transit corridors and underutilized commercial parcels, not into the interior of established neighborhoods. Maximize existing resources and infrastructure.
Expand choices for residents without erasing Pleasant Hill's small-town character. Champion missing Middle Housing in Pleasant Hill that adds housing supply at a neighborhood scale without overwhelming established single family blocks. With strong design standards, these missing middle options expand choices for residents without erasing Pleasant Hill's small-town character.
Advocate to make ADUs & JADUs the easiest housing to build in Pleasant Hill. The city’s pre-approved ADU plan program is underutilized. I will push for a paired ADU concierge service with one point of contact, fast track permit issuance, more preapproved styles including two stories which allow for smaller footprint, and clear timelines.
Protect District 4 residents’ ability to age in place. I will support accessible home modification programs and oppose displacement-inducing redevelopment of established neighborhoods. I will encourage Home Share programs to connect seniors who have extra space with individuals who require an affordable place. Seniors should be able to stay in the communities they built.
Community Voice in Every Major Decision
The October 2025 vote that rezoned 1,000+ parcels in a single meeting was a failure of process, not just policy. Request genuine community process for every significant rezoning or development proposal in District 4. This would include neighborhood meetings with adequate notice, plain-language project descriptions, extended public comment, and documented responses to community concerns before any council vote.
Any new development in Pleasant Hill should look and feel like it belongs here including setbacks, massing, materials, and landscaping. I'll support meaningful design standards for new developments. Good design standards are not obstacles, they are what make new buildings something the neighborhood can embrace.
Drawing on my Civil Engineering degree, I will ask a simple question of every project: is this neighborhood measurably better for everyone from an 8-year-old to an 80-year-old after this project is built? If not, the design needs to be re-evaluated before it earns my vote.