My Priorities

Future Forward Vision: Building a Brighter and Sustainable Future for All

Santa Clara is my home, and I am dedicated to shaping a sustainable, thriving community that serves everyone—from seniors to youth and working families. My “Community First” approach focuses on enhancing quality of life, fostering economic growth, and ensuring our city grows in a sustainable and inclusive way. Together, we can create a future where everyone benefits.

1. High Quality of Life and Infrastructure

• Affordable Housing & Smarter Planning: Address housing shortages with smarter planning, prioritizing both market-rate and affordable options. Tackle homelessness and enhance infrastructure to support the housing boom in the Northside, ensuring safer communities for residents and visitors alike.
• Public Safety & Entertainment: Improve safety, create walkable neighborhoods, and enhance entertainment options. Ensure that major events, including those at Levi’s Stadium, provide a positive experience for both residents and visitors.
• Community Programs for All Ages: Establish programs that cater to seniors, working families, and youth. Foster more open spaces and local activities to bring the community together.
• Climate-Friendly Initiatives: Embrace sustainability with climate-friendly projects such as solar energy, electric city fleets, and aiming for Net Zero emissions by 2045. Strengthen water recycling and implement a robust waste management plan by 2026.
• Improved Transportation & Connectivity: Develop better connectivity between Caltrain, BART, buses, bike paths, and pedestrian walkways to improve transportation and make Santa Clara a more livable city.

2. Economic Development for Community Benefit

• Maximize Economic Benefits from the 2026 Games: Leverage upcoming events like the 2026 Games to generate additional revenue for the General Fund through sales and tourism taxes, ensuring long-term growth.
• Support Local Businesses: Activate key city centers and streamline the business permitting process to drive foot traffic to small, local businesses. Create a vibrant environment with entertainment, dining, and retail options for residents and visitors.
• Build Santa Clara’s Brand: Establish Santa Clara as a hub for innovation, sports, culture, entertainment, and conferences, boosting our reputation regionally and globally.

3. Increased Community Engagement and Leadership Pipeline

• District-Wide Committees: Create committees across all districts to enhance community feedback and foster inclusion of diverse voices. Ensure residents feel involved in decisions that shape their neighborhoods.
• Leadership Development: Build a pipeline of future leaders by creating mentorship opportunities and fostering youth engagement. Empower residents to actively participate in shaping Santa Clara’s future.
• Sports & Entertainment Task Force: Form a task force to address the impact of large events on District 1, ensuring safety and reducing disruptions to residents’ lives.

4. Climate Solutions & Opportunities

• Net Zero by 2045: Embrace green solutions such as solar power for city buildings and electrifying city fleets. Bring climate-related jobs to Santa Clara, aligning sustainability with economic growth.
• Waste & Water Management: Implement improved water recycling efforts and robust waste management strategies to ensure Santa Clara’s long-term sustainability.

Governance with Integrity

• Transparency & Inclusivity: Foster greater transparency in government by making decisions that are data-driven and inclusive of community input. Move away from backroom deals and increase public access to government operations.
• Community First: By working together with local businesses, residents, and organizations, we can build a stronger, more collaborative Santa Clara that supports growth, opportunity, and sustainability for all.

Together, we can build a thriving, sustainable Santa Clara that prioritizes the needs of its residents and creates a BRIGHTER Future for a a high quality of life. I hope to earn your vote and support as we work toward this shared vision.