About Me

A public servant should do just that; serve the public. I believe the most important thing that any elected official can do, is listen to their fellow citizens. Carrying out the vision and desires of the very residents who place public servants in office and pay the bills is exactly what I plan to do. Let me be your voice at City Hall.

“What is your position on development?” is often the first question of Lenoir City residents. Development is, without a doubt, the main issue in this election cycle. With over 15 years of government development and planning experience, I bring a solid foundation of knowledge to the table, and an understanding of how things work from the inside out.

I believe that unregulated development is irresponsible, but unregulated development with developer tax breaks thrown on top is beyond irresponsible, especially in an environment where housing prices are at an all-time high, meaning developer profits are at an all-time high. We must get a grasp on the density (# of units per acre) and the locations where these developments are being approved. Some may say that it does not seem that bad, but remember that only a portion of the City Council approved housing units are under construction. Once the full slate of approved units is built and occupied, it will undoubtedly strain our public systems. I guess you could say that we are only currently seeing the tip of the iceberg. 

Here are some astonishing numbers: According to the 2020 U.S. Census data, Lenoir City had 4,180 housing units. In just the last 18 months, City Council has approved the development plans for and/or rezoned properties in the City to pave the way for an approx. 5,000 more units. Imagine twice the traffic, twice the students in the classrooms, twice the number of necessary police and fire personnel, etc. You get the picture. You can see this evidence by the fact that the Loudon County and Lenoir City school systems are contemplating multi-million dollar building plans because of this current and coming student body increase. 

The choice is clear. If you are looking for a candidate who will listen to your concerns and vote based on facts and understanding the outcomes, I am your candidate. I will support a temporary moratorium on high-density development until the City’s zoning regulations can be evaluated and addressed.

Providing citizens with the whole picture of the operations of our city is the only way to maintain confidence in our local government. I am committed to withholding nothing and telling the whole story. The public should always know the plans that our elected officials are pursuing. I want to not only hear what you have to say but also to understand.

Our historic downtown is the identity of our city. I will support our downtown business and property owners by developing plans that will ensure the protection of our historic buildings and the investment that has already been made. Our downtown is becoming the gathering place of our city, so let’s make it something to be proud of.

I believe that a healthy city is a happy city. I am a big proponent of better parks and greenway systems. I will work to ensure that the Parks & Recreation Dept. has the budget it needs to not only expand and develop new facilities but also to properly maintain our existing facilities.

Public services are a vital part of our everyday life. I will work to identify efficiencies and opportunities to improve upon existing services. Our incredible team of first responders have my full support as they strive to keep our city safe.

Our neighborhoods are the place we call home. I will work hard to ensure that

neighborhood concerns are not only heard but addressed by our city government. By building stronger, more organized communities, we can deliver a more effective and cohesive voice directly to City Hall.