BACKGROUND: What motivated you to run for City Council, and what unique skills or experience make you the best candidate for the role?

I’m running for re-election to West U City Council because I want West U to be a great place for families for decades to come. I’m running for more activities for families of all types, for improved drainage and for better city amenities. I am a former engineer and cost consultant, and I work as a professional and professor in matters of debt and project finance. I’ve got the skills and commitment to get it done for our neighborhood.

ISSUES: What are the two most pressing issues you plan to address as a City Council Member, and what specific strategies will you use to solve them?

We have to keep West U a desirable place to live. Improving property values helps us deliver high-quality services and timely infrastructure investments with lower tax rates. And in turn, these services and investments keep West U as a safe and desirable community.

For next term, I want to deliver the wastewater treatment plant improvements and invest to improve our city center facilities. Our water system is strong today, but we should execute plans for its safety, resilience and efficiency.

FUTURE: What is your vision for the city in 10 years, and what steps will you take to achieve it?

We are a safe neighborhood, with high-quality services and facilities. Because we’ve made wise choices historically, we’re able to deliver these benefits with lower tax rates.

Our founders chose independence, and we should invest for an independent, improved future. I envision a West U where no home floods and where the water system is reliable, even during Houston outages. I see residents of all ages continuing to enjoy activities and well-invested facilities for years to come.

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: How will you engage residents in the city's decision-making process?

Our citizens lead West U as volunteers in government, the school, sports and other activities. I also declined any pay on city council. We have two-year election cycles, and boards and commissions, where volunteer citizens drive initiatives.

This tradition of service creates a strong framework for resident-led action and communication. For next term, I’d look to expand this framework with the creation of a Families board and a commission to study options to underground power lines.

COMMUNITY: What are your favorite things about your city?

My wife and I chose to raise our family in West U. I earned my engineering, economics and law degrees on the East Coast and built a career in New York and London. But we knew something was still missing. That’s when we discovered West U and made it our home. It’s a great place to raise a family, with all the amenities of Houston, but in a small town atmosphere, where you can meet your neighbors at the school, parks and ball fields.

I value this connection to neighbors, who lead our city.