Who I'm working for
The residents of District 4 — current and new. Families who've been here for generations, families who arrived last year, retirees, parents, small business owners, farmers, teachers, first responders. The job is to listen to all of them, not just the loudest few.
Boone County is changing fast. The decisions in front of the council — about growth, about taxes, about services — affect different parts of the district differently. A council member who represents one constituency well and the rest poorly isn't doing the job.
How I'd show up
- Regular listening sessions inside District 4 — a standing time and place where neighbors can ask questions or raise concerns.
- A published email and phone number that I actually monitor. Returned calls within 48 hours.
- Visible presence at HOA meetings, school events, civic organizations, and town halls — not just election season.
- A real channel for input before the vote — not a comment period after the decision is already locked in.
Independent from the machine
Party loyalty is not a vote I owe anyone. Donors don't get a vote, and lobbyists don't get a vote. Developers don't get to write the agenda just because they have the resources to. The people of District 4 are who I'd be accountable to — every meeting, every vote.
Growth that respects what's here
Boone County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Indiana, and that growth is welcome. But growth that ignores the people already here, or treats long-time residents as obstacles, isn't progress — it's displacement. Decisions about zoning, infrastructure, and services have to make room for new neighbors without losing the place we already love.