The Issues

My approach to public safety, quality of life, growth, and fiscal responsibility.

My Priorities

My number one priority for the next four years is simple: KEEP THE MOMENTUM GOING!

New police dispatch team in Desert Hot Springs

Public Safety

Desert Hot Springs now has the lowest crime rate in the valley thanks to our outstanding Police Department. We must continue to ensure our department grows alongside our community. We opened up a new fire station, but we still need another one on the south side of Desert Hot Springs, and we will also need to retrofit our main station.

New housing development

Housing Growth

Nearly 600 new homes have been built or are under construction, while maintaining the lowest median home price in the valley. Over 600 new homes have been built or are under construction in the city, helping us maintain the lowest median home prices in the valley. That growth means we need to spend more on streets, public safety, and other city services to keep up with that growth.

Spa tourism in Desert Hot Springs

Tourism & Economy

Our boutique spa industry and hot mineral waters continue to drive a thriving tourism sector, bringing new visitors and revenue into our city. We need to make sure our tourism industry thrives and continues to grow, generating tax revenue to balance the revenue from cannabis and other revenue sources in the city budget.

Upcoming Amazon warehouse in Desert Hot Springs.

Jobs & Industry

With major employers like Amazon and a growing cannabis industry, we are creating more job opportunities for our residents. We need to continue to attract more employment as we develop the lands along I-10 so residents don?t have to commute elsewhere for work.

Upcoming sports park in Desert Hot Springs.

Parks & Open Space

We need more park space and better use of our conservation lands to responsibly enjoy and protect our natural environment.

DAP location in Desert Hot Springs

Healthcare Access

We will continue working with the Desert Health Care District to expand access to clinics, urgent care, and vital services in Desert Hot Springs.

Desert Hot Springs City Hall

Fiscal Responsibility

Maintaining strong city finances and growing our reserves insures the city's long-term stability and future investment.

Cleaned up lot in Desert Hot Springs.

Cleaning Up Blight

We will continue using tools like receivership and explore other policies like rental registration and fees on empty buildings to prevent vacant and dilapidated properties from hurting our community.