Governance

I believe good governance starts with getting the basics right, delivering core services such as road repairs, wildfire mitigation, flood protection, and maintaining our parks and recreation centers. To do this effectively, we must make informed, evidence-based decisions, break down silos within departments, and involve both expert and community input through mechanisms like cross-issue teams and citizen committees. Boulder’s $589 million budget, driven by sales tax, utilities, and property tax, funds over 190 capital projects, with major investments in transportation, utilities, public safety, and parks. To ensure long-term sustainability, I support the city’s exploration of a comprehensive financial strategy that aligns spending with our shared community priorities.