Service & Training

I have spent 18 years of dedicated service to Monterey as a volunteer Commissioner. During my time on the Parks and Recreation Commission, I helped spearhead the development of the Recreation Trail, the Sports Center and San Carlos Beach Park.

As a Planning Commissioner, I have reviewed numerous EIRs and projects ranging from large development proposals and business use permits to small house additions and enforcement issues.

During that service, I have developed good working relationships with key city staff and understanding of the needs of our citizens, business communities and our neighborhoods. As an original member of the Old Town Neighborhood Association, and as its former representative to the NIP Committee, I have a great appreciation for this unique program and the quality it adds to our neighborhoods and residents.

Finally, as a father of three children, all of whom attended public schools, I have been frustrated by the limited assistance the City has provided to our distressed schools. It is time we had a working parent of public school children on the Council to advocate innovative ways to help our neighborhood schools.