Dedication | Leadership | Service
Dedication | Leadership | Service
Garden Grove is a wonderful place to live and raise a family. My wife and I moved here 24 years ago and immediately experienced the "small town" feel that is Garden Grove. We have raised our three sons in two great neighborhoods and have lived in our current house for almost 20 years.
Since moving to Garden Grove almost 25 years ago, I have been fortunate to be able to serve the community as a member of the Planning Commission and Neighborhood Improvement Commission. I was also a coach, manager and Board Member of the Central Garden Grove Little League. My wife and I were Garden Grove Gems Volunteers as well. I have been a member of the Knights of Columbus for more than 20 years and actively involved in my children's school as PTO Board Member and President. I hope to continue my service to my community as City Council Member representing District 2.
GOALS AND PRIORITIES FOR THE NEXT 4 YEARS
As your Council Member representing District 2, my number one priority will be to make sure that your voice is heard, that our city thrives economically, and that our streets and neighborhoods are protected, preserved, and continue to be safe for our families.
I am a strong supporter of creating jobs and creating a healthy tax base through proactive economic development, while preserving and protecting our wonderful neighborhoods.
Finding solutions to compassionately address homelessness will be a priority for me and I will build on the momentum of the city’s current efforts, which include: Special Resources Team, Street Outreach, Rental Assistance, and the recently-opened Central Cities Navigation Center. I support these proactive efforts by the city and will be a champion to bring more funding from Federal, State, and regional agencies to support and expand efforts to help our homeless community.
Public safety is the most important aspect of preserving our neighborhoods and making sure our families are safe. I will work to eliminate crime, gang activity, violence, and graffiti by supporting the needs of our Police, Fire, Paramedics, EMTs and other first responders.
As a member of the Planning Commission, I supported great projects, including the Cottage Industries near the Civic Center and the Nickelodeon Resort Hotel along Harbor Boulevard. As a Council Member, I will support large and small businesses as a way to maintain a healthy tax base and ensure great shopping, services, and dining opportunities for our community.
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PO Box 1234 Garden Grove CA 92842