Candidate for
Councilmember; City of Paso Robles

For nearly 36 years, I have been a licensed contractor in the State of California. For nearly 30 years I have called Paso Robles my home. When I moved here, Paso Robles was a community based on small town values and principles. Everyday decisions were being made within those ideals. Today, decisions being made on our behalf are directed by outside influences. The result of this policy is that Paso Robles is no longer the family-friendly community with the quality of life that we expect.

After years of watching our principles and values being eroded, we have come to the point that the citizens are no longer being represented. Citizens now feel they are invisible and irrelevant when it comes to the decisions being made on their behalf. For example, two years ago, the citizens wanted Centennial Pool to be opened to provide summer jobs for our youth, swimming lessons, and a wholesome place for families to socialize. Still, the pool is closed.

This needs to change. The values and principles of the citizens need to be respected. I see the need for strong, principled leadership that will actually listen and represent the views and requests of the citizens.