Welcome to my Trustee Campaign Page
On this page you will find answers to common campaign questions, background about my service, and information about how I approach the Trustee role. My goal is to provide clear information so residents can understand how I think about local issues and the responsibilities of the position.
Why are you running for a third 2-year term as Village Trustee?
Why are you running for a third 2-year term as Village Trustee?
Why are you running for a third 2-year term as Village Trustee?
I am running for a third two-year term to continue guiding policy decisions with Bellevue’s long-term interests in mind.
Over the past four years, I have been involved in long range planning, infrastructure funding, roads, traffic safety, stormwater projects, parks, housing, zoning updates, and our annual budget.
I want to continue that steady work of reviewing reports, sorting facts, sifting options, listening to residents, and asking whether a proposal will still make sense ten or twenty years from now.
What is your community involvement?
Why are you running for a third 2-year term as Village Trustee?
Why are you running for a third 2-year term as Village Trustee?
Bellevue Village Trustee Re-elected term 2024-2026, first elected term 2022-2024
Election Inspector (Poll Worker) since 2024
Friends of Bellevue Parks since 2014
Ethics Board member since May 2019
Bellevue Business & Professional Association Board Member 2013-2022 and Secretary 2017-2022
Economic Development Advisory Board 2013-2019
What makes you the best candidate?
Why are you running for a third 2-year term as Village Trustee?
How can Bellevue maintain roads responsibly?
I see the Trustee role as stewardship. As a current Trustee, I review information carefully, listen respectfully, and make decisions that serve the whole community.
Neighbors who may disagree on national politics usually agree on things like safe roads, responsible budgets, and clear communication. My goal is to keep our conversations focused on those shared interests. When trust is there, problem solving gets easier.
I value transparency. I share updates on this website about what the board is discussing and why decisions are made. I summarize our meetings and provide context.
When residents understand what is happening, they are more likely to engage in a constructive way. An informed community makes the work of staff and elected officials more effective.
How can Bellevue maintain roads responsibly?
How can Bellevue maintain roads responsibly?
Make deliberate infrastructure investments, especially in pavement management.
In 2025, Bellevue used Hot In Place Recycling for resurfacing, which saved about 50 percent compared to traditional methods. That meant we could resurface streets without increasing the budget. It is a practical solution that stretches taxpayer dollars.
Because 2025 was our first year using this method, it will continue to be evaluated. Cost matters, but so do durability, performance, and long term results. As we gather data, we can refine how and where the method is used to ensure it meets our standards.
I would like to move from resurfacing three to four miles per cycle to closer to six to eight miles, while delaying full reconstructions when possible. Fixing roads early simply costs less than rebuilding them later.
What is the right mix of housing for Bellevue?
Housing opportunities should support a family through all stages of life.
The way people live has changed. Households are smaller. More people live alone. Seniors may want to downsize but stay in Bellevue. Younger workers are looking for attainable homes near where they work. Employers want options for their workforce.
We need housing that reflects that reality, including modest single-family homes, two-unit houses, townhomes, and small multi-unit residential buildings.
The new residential zoning districts approved in 2025 by the Bellevue Village Board, includes a Residential Missing Middle district, which is step in this direction.
Would you expand services or cut services?
Revenue limits require us to be careful and deliberate.
I do not approach budgeting as a choice between expanding or cutting services. I look at long term value.
Maintaining streets, utilities, parks, and public safety is essential, because deferred maintenance will become more expensive.
When new growth is proposed, I ask whether it will generate enough long-term revenue to support the services it needs. That is how we stay sustainable and avoid passing costs to the next generation.
My View of Bellevue
My Conversation on Taxes
My Promise to Community
Bellevue offers the goods, services, and jobs that support residents through every stage of life.
It is a community where green spaces, neighborhoods, and local businesses support growth and daily life.
My Promise to Community
My Conversation on Taxes
My Promise to Community
I will serve the community with your shared perspective as a resident, taxpayer, and property owner.
I will focus to advance the collective decision-making body of the village board and empower village staff to execute the vision.
I will embrace holding a public office as an act of service to all Bellevue residents.
My Conversation on Taxes
My Conversation on Taxes
My Conversation on Taxes
Financial security is a major goal in life.
Discussions centered on taxes brings uncertainty on the impacts to home, debt, living, and family expenses.
My conversation is centered on value; value to residential services, value to supporting infrastructure, and value towards building a Bellevue community for future generations.
Is the Village Trustee position affiliated with a political party?
Is the Village Trustee position affiliated with a political party?
Is the Village Trustee position affiliated with a political party?
No. Village Board positions are nonpartisan and do not include party affiliation on the ballot. Individual candidates may choose to seek support from a political party, but the role itself is not tied to any party designation.
Are you accepting campaign donations?
Is the Village Trustee position affiliated with a political party?
Is the Village Trustee position affiliated with a political party?
No. For this election, I chose not to seek or accept campaign donations. Some candidates decide to raise funds to support outreach efforts, which is a personal campaign decision. I am running a low key campaign focused on direct communication with residents.
Are you receiving endorsements or organized campaign support?
Are you receiving endorsements or organized campaign support?
Are you receiving endorsements or organized campaign support?
No. For this election, I chose to run a low key campaign and did not seek or accept endorsements, coordinated campaign assistance, or public alignment pledges with any organizations. Other candidates may choose to pursue endorsements or organizational support, which is a personal campaign decision. I have chosen to focus on direct communication with residents and nonpartisan service to the entire community.
How do you approach policy decisions?
Are you receiving endorsements or organized campaign support?
Are you receiving endorsements or organized campaign support?
As a Trustee, I view residents as stakeholders in our local government. My role is to represent their interests thoughtfully and responsibly. I approach policy decisions by focusing on facts, long term impact, and financial sustainability. My professional background in legal and compliance work within qualified retirement plans trained me to analyze details, understand risk, and ensure decisions align with established rules and responsibilities. value safety, security, and careful planning. I see my role as helping guide discussion, asking questions, and working toward practical solutions that serve the entire community.
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