Washington County must ensure that every single individual has access to housing and work that allows them to thrive. Whether it’s renting or owning a home, residents should feel that affordability is reasonable.

For businesses, Washington County must continue to stimulate the economy and remain the economic engine of Oregon through strategic growth and intentional investments that will drive Washington County forward.

As a dad of two young kids and a renter, I know how expensive it is to simply exist. That is why I commit to ensuring everyone can live prosperously in Washington County.

True affordability also means removing red tape. My plan includes:

- Downpayment Assistance programs

- Emergency Rental and Mortgage Assistance

- Fast-track Housing Development

Washington County residents deserve safety systems that work together to help everyone thrive. From mental health response to emergency management, including police, ambulance, and fire, we can ensure a coordinated system that meets the needs of our ever-growing community.

My work as a domestic violence prosecutor gives me a front-row seat to the human cost of policy failures. I see people on the worst days of their lives, often when gaps in housing, mental health care, or economic opportunity have spiraled into crisis. This experience enables me to govern with a focus on "upstream" solutions, fixing the broken safety nets before they turn into courtroom tragedies. I am ready, on day one, to help build a justice system that cares for every resident of Washington County.

Our commitment to safety and justice must include protecting our most vulnerable neighbors, especially those families targeted by the unconstitutional and lawless actions of ICE and CBP. I will advocate for direct action to safeguard our community by providing clear, unwavering guidance to law enforcement and local governments. I support prohibiting ICE and CBP activity in all county buildings, parking lots, and facilities, and demand full transparency for any ICE or CBP interactions within our borders. Furthermore, I will champion civilian surveillance policies that prioritize the rights and civil liberties of every resident.

Washington County residents should be able to go from one part of town to another safely, whether they bike, walk, roll, or drive. As a father who has pushed a stroller through unincorporated neighborhoods with no sidewalks, I have also lived in this county without a car; I know how frustrating it can be to rely on walking and using public transportation in Washington County.

We cannot accept our current reality in which children are forced to bus to a nearby school because walking routes are too dangerous. We cannot accept that it takes someone 3 hours a day to get to and from work because our streets and public transportation infrastructure are insufficient. We should not require a car to live comfortably.

I will work with Metro, TriMet, and local cities to modernize our connections. We will focus on:

- Pedestrian Infrastructure

- Public Transportation Quality, Reach, and Frequency

- Climate Conscious Growth