Delivering Real Results
Fixing What’s Not Working in Clark County
Clark County is facing real challenges—and too often, government hasn’t kept up. I’ve focused on fixing what’s not working and delivering practical results.
Taking Real Action on Homelessness
- Helped lead efforts to fund a temporary shelter that provides a path off the street and into services, working in partnership with the City of Vancouver
- Serve as Chair of a regional group that brings cities, nonprofits, and service providers together to improve coordination
- Pushed for a more honest, data-driven approach to identifying gaps in our homelessness response
Protecting and Expanding Housing Options
- Initiated a pause on redevelopment of mobile home parks to prevent displacement of vulnerable residents
- Helped pass policies to allow duplexes, townhomes, and accessory units in more neighborhoods
- Helped move forward low-income senior housing in Felida, with access to medical and social services
- Supported programs like down payment assistance to help working families achieve homeownership
Fixing a Broken Permitting System
- Pushed for faster, more predictable permitting—reducing delays and helping lower the cost of housing
- Advocated for practical changes that help homeowners, contractors, and small businesses move projects forward
Improving Public Safety and Accountability
- Supported investments in law enforcement, behavioral health, and the justice system
- Approved body-worn cameras to increase transparency and accountability
- Backed a balanced approach that addresses both crime and the root causes behind it
Responding to the Fentanyl, Addiction, and Homelessness Crisis
- Pushed for stronger recognition of the overdose crisis and the need for urgent action
- Supported expanded treatment, recovery, and behavioral health services
- Focused on changing the trajectory of the crisis through better coordination and response
- Worked to better align homelessness response efforts with addiction and behavioral health solutions
Getting Government to Work Together Again
- Helped improve collaboration between the County and cities, breaking down barriers that slowed progress
- Advanced regional coordination on homelessness, housing, and long-term planning
- Focused on solutions—not politics—to get things done across jurisdictions
Delivering Practical Improvements for Daily Life
- Advocated for traffic safety solutions in neighborhoods dealing with speeding and cut-through traffic
- Supported efforts to improve Vancouver Lake water quality
- Backed investments in infrastructure, parks, and community services
Bringing Accountability to County Government
- Helped spearhead a formal performance review process for the County Manager—something that did not previously exist
- Supported more transparency, better long-term planning, and responsible budgeting
