It’s hard not to be disturbed by much of what we’ve seen in the news the past few months. What makes it worse is that some of the worst images of riots and civil unrest from across the entire country are coming from nearby downtown Portland. My professional background gives me a particular perspective on issues relating to criminal justice.…
Continue readingThis article was recently published on The Oregonian’s website about a debate that took place August 12 at the Westside Economic Alliance between Metro officials and opponents of a proposed $7 billion measure that will be on your ballot this November. The $7 billion would be funded by a permanent payroll tax on employers in the Metro area that includes…
Continue readingThroughout my public service career, one of the most important lessons I’ve learned is that leadership is a team sport. This is especially true in government, where the end goal is to serve all the citizens to the best extent possible, despite our differences. Unfortunately, common sense leadership has lost ground to ideologically-based leadership to our detriment. True leadership involves…
Continue readingEarlier in life, I never would have guessed that I would end up running for public office. But the path that led me to file for Washington County Commissioner made it almost inevitable. I have long called the city of Beaverton and this county home, from my days of attending Vose Elementary and Highland Park Middle School to my graduation…
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