TRUSTED Experience
My track record of leadership is strong, and I will bring proven know-how to the table as your next Collin County Commissioner. As a member of the Plano City Council, I earned a reputation for listening, learning about the issues from all sides, and making principled decisions to benefit the whole community.
My record includes:
- Leading on economic development
- Enriching Plano’s culture and appeal
- Anticipating infrastructure needs
- Supporting public safety
- Ensuring fiscal responsibility
Collin County Commissioners function much like city council members, managing a large budget, setting priorities, and making smart use of public funds to provide essential services. As your next Collin County Commissioner, I will bring the same diligence, preparation, and collaboration that have defined my service on the Plano City Council.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
Collin County is growing rapidly, putting pressure on county budgets, services, and infrastructure. Every dollar should deliver value and avoid long-term liabilities. On the Plano City Council, I evaluated multimillion-dollar budgets and funded what works. On community boards, I oversaw grants with strong accountability and measurement.
What I stand for:
- Government transparency, accountability, and efficiency
- Spending that is tied to outcomes
- Maintaining healthy reserves and preventing unfunded commitments that burden future generations
My plan:
- Budget discipline, requiring lifecycle cost and maintenance plans for major projects
- Maintaining, fixing, and preserving what we own to prevent expensive replacements later
- Open books with accessible insights into our spending, contracts and outstanding commitments
- Hosting budget hearings for citizens
- Pay for performance, tying department goals to measurable results
CONTROLLING TAXES
As property values rise, tax bills can spike even without a rate increase. We must fund essentials without overburdening families and small businesses. On the Plano City Council, I worked through property tax and budget decisions, and I understand how policy choices hit household budgets and small businesses.
What I stand for:
- Moderating the tax burden by growing the base through responsible development
- Fairness in assessments and clear, plain-language communication of tax impacts
My plan:
- Keep the rate in check by considering rate adjustments when valuation growth would otherwise increase typical bills
- Show homeowners the real impact of any rate or bond proposal, with no surprises
- Make growth pay for growth by using impact fees and cost-sharing so new development covers its fair share
- Expand the tax base by adding employers and good jobs
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
A strong, diverse economy funds public safety, roads, and quality of life, and helps keep taxes reasonable. As a marketing consultant and longtime Chamber participant, I have helped local enterprises grow. On the Plano City Council and through community service, I built coalitions that connect employers, educators, and neighborhoods. I owned a restaurant and I understand the challenges of being a small business owner. I want to look to local small businesses whenever possible to keep our local dollars supporting our local businesses.
What I stand for:
- Proactive, strategic, vision-led economic development
- Partnerships with cities, Chambers, public and private institutes for higher education, and workforce boards
- Smart growth that respects community character and delivers quality jobs
My plan:
- Target technology, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics aligned with regional strengths
- Expand county supplier outreach, mentorship, and procurement access for local entrepreneurs
- Partner with Collin College and employers on training and apprenticeships so residents can step into high-quality jobs
- Tie support to wages, benefits, local hiring, and community investment
- Encourage mixed-use, reinvestment, and amenities that shorten commutes and attract talent
PUBLIC SAFETY
Safety is government’s first responsibility. Our county's ongoing growth increases calls for service, court caseloads, and detention needs. On the Plano City Council, I supported public safety budgets and equipment, and helped pass the 24/72 firefighter schedule — making Plano the first full-time fire department in Texas to adopt it. I am a graduate of the Plano Citizens Police & Fire Academies, giving me firsthand insight into recruitment, training, operations, and emergency management. In 2023, Plano was selected by FEMA to complete their Integrated Emergency Management Course (IEMC). I participated and completed the training, along with our city’s senior officials, first responders, and other community personnel. Teams were put into a simulated disaster situation to practice our response.
What I stand for:
- Safe neighborhoods, responsive law enforcement, and fair, efficient courts
- Prevention alongside enforcement through mental health services, youth programs, and rehabilitation
- Transparency and accountability
My plan:
- Keep the Sheriff’s Office, EMS, and courts appropriately staffed and competitive
- Invest in training, technology, facilities, and data-driven approaches
- Expand co-responder models, juvenile programs, and community partnerships to reduce recidivism
- Strengthen countywide emergency preparedness and regional coordination
- Support body-cams, clear standards, and transparent data
TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Safe roads, reliable utilities, broadband, and connectivity are the backbone of our economy and must keep pace with growth. Housing close to jobs reduces traffic and supports employers. On the Plano City Council, I weighed trade-offs between new construction and maintenance and worked with staff on phased, cost-effective infrastructure solutions. I also worked regionally and understand how better transit and roadway coordination can reduce congestion, expand opportunity, and save taxpayers money over time.
What I stand for:
- Infrastructure as a future-focused investment
- Planning ahead, aligning roads, utilities, public transit, and housing with where jobs and people are going
- Equitable access to safe roads, sidewalks, trails, broadband, and affordable transit in every neighborhood
- Affordable, countywide options that connect us to neighboring counties
My plan:
- Work with TxDOT, NCTCOG, and cities to fix congestion and safety hot spots
- Explore a cost-effective transit program that uses Collin College campuses and major healthcare facilities as hubs, with local circulators and regional connectors to link communities across Collin County and to adjacent counties
- Blend bonds, grants, and public-private partnerships; insist on efficient maintenance, not just new build
- Improve arterials where needed and expand sidewalks, bike routes, trails, and transit connections to job centers
- Use smart signals/traffic management; strengthen drainage, water, and grid resilience; expand broadband
- Encourage a range of housing options, including workforce housing, so employees can live near work, easing commutes and supporting employers
- Use impact fees and utility districts so existing taxpayers are not left holding the bag
HEALTHCARE AND MENTAL HEALTH
Access to care, especially mental health resources, affects public safety, workforce stability, and family well-being. When we do not make care affordable and accessible, taxpayers often pay more later. From coordinating relief during severe weather to ongoing nonprofit service, I have brought partners together quickly to meet urgent community needs.
What I stand for:
- A healthy community is a productive community
- Closing access gaps and reducing disparities through partnerships
- Strong public-health preparedness
My plan:
- Support clinic expansions and telehealth in underserved areas of Collin County
- Fund mobile crisis response, school-based support, and diversion programs
- Promote countywide wellness and chronic disease programs that reduce long-term costs
- Maintain robust emergency planning and coordination with hospitals and cities
- Recruit providers and training programs that expand care and create careers
LAND, WATER AND RESILIENCE
Growth strains land, open space, water, and stormwater systems. Resilient infrastructure protects property and lowers long-term costs. Years of service with parks, arts, and community groups taught me how green space and good planning save money and improve quality of life.
What I stand for:
- Practical stewardship of water and land resources
- Flood mitigation and drainage to keep neighborhoods safe
- Parks and open space as essential infrastructure
My plan:
- Coordinate with NTMWD and cities on water supply and conservation
- Prioritize high-risk areas and design for the bigger storms we are seeing
- Use trees, open space, and trails to reduce heat and improve drainage
PARKS, TRAILS AND THE ARTS
Great parks, trails, and cultural amenities help recruit employers, retain families, and build community pride. I have overseen arts grants and planned major community events, working with nonprofits to expand access and impact.
What I stand for:
- Countywide access to trails and recreation
- Collaboration with arts and nonprofit partners to broaden access and economic impact
My plan:
- Leverage grants and partnerships for trails, parks, and programs
- Support events and programming that bring neighbors together and boost local business