Vision and Priorities

Housing

Like communities across the region, West Sacramento is growing every year. We need a strategic vision to ensure we build homes of all kinds that are affordable for people of multiple income levels. As we welcome more families to our neighborhoods, it’s also important to work collaboratively with regional leaders to address the issues of our unhoused and homeless. We must assist our unhoused population while also supporting our small businesses and keeping our residents safe. I will continue to work with our city and county leaders to lift people out of homelessness and into housing and treatment programs. I am committed to both supporting the construction of affordable housing units, like those in West Sacramento highlighted in a recent edition of The Sacramento News and Review, and supporting innovative solutions like project Homekey and 1801 West Capital Ave which include housing and wrap-around services to continue to address the region’s homelessness crisis.

Further, West Sacramento has long supported zoning policies that balance infill development and higher-density housing while preserving the city's suburban character. My vision builds on this approach by integrating high-density housing in a way that complements and enhances our neighborhoods. In addition to championing high-density projects in areas like the Bridge and Washington districts, we are also supporting diverse housing solutions in Southport, including a mix of townhomes and larger lot developments that provide suburban housing options while meeting the demand for density. By offering a range of housing types, from affordable rental properties to traditional suburban homes, we can create communities that cater to all income levels and family sizes without compromising the character that makes West Sacramento unique.

Roads

Safe roads are imperative to a safe community, that’s why I have voted consistently for every road improvement that’s come before the council resulting in $30 million invested in our roads and trails. I voted to advance one of the largest road fixes in West Sacramento history on Southport Parkway. One of my highest priorities is to work with our statewide partners on this issue because this project will go a long way toward making our commutes smoother and safer. Further, I support the creation of the Enterprise crossing that would take industrial traffic away from commuter routes to limit damage from trucking. Additionally, I am committed to working with my colleagues to improve Jefferson Blvd, especially past Marshall. While the potholes there have been filled—the street still needs sidewalks and other improvements to make it pedestrian friendly.

Additionally, I’ve supported the Riverfront Street and 5th Street widening, the West Capitol Road rehabilitation, the design of State Streets, the North Riverwalk, and the Sycamore Overpass project. These efforts are not just about infrastructure; they’re about ensuring our residents have safe, accessible, and reliable roads to travel on every day.

Looking ahead, I want to ensure that we have a dedicated road crew focused solely on pothole patching and resurfacing, addressing road issues quickly and efficiently to maintain the quality of our infrastructure.

We also have to prioritize the completion of the new I Street Bridge. Anyone who has driven on it knows that it is not a sustainable transportation option and I am committed to finishing what we started—on time. Finally, we have to stick to our plans for completing the deck conversion as well to a place where residents can spend time enjoying what will be a unique view of our waterfront.

Transportation Infrastructure 

I have been a steadfast advocate both within our city and across the region. As Vice Chair of the Yolo Transportation District and member of the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Transportation Committee, as well as Vice Chair of the Capital Area Regional Tolling Authority, I have worked diligently to enhance and expand public transit options. I believe that connecting our city internally and with surrounding communities through efficient public transit is crucial for reducing congestion, lowering our carbon footprint, and providing equitable transportation options for all residents.

I have been a strong supporter of the VIA service, championing its transition from a pilot program to a permanent part of our city services. VIA has become a vital transportation option for many residents, and I will continue to advocate for its expansion and improvement. As a logistical hub city, many of the individuals who live here work in other cities, so finding ways to connect VIA and existing public transportation to larger networks is a priority for me as well.

Additionally, I fully support our light rail proposal that will connect West Sacramento to Sacramento’s light rail services, further integrating our city with the broader regional transit network. I look forward to a continued relationship working with federal partners like Congresswoman Doris Matsui to bring light rail to West Sacramento, where it can eventually help people who commute into Sacramento or want to take in a ballgame in our beautiful city. Along with ensuring that our bus routes are frequent and on time, we need to continue investment in VIA and our scooter and e-bike programs by making sure both continue to be subsidized and bring more centrally located charging stations to Southport.  

Public Safety

Parts of the city can feel far away from the rest of their neighbors. People want to know that if we call on our first responders, they will be able to get to us quickly and have the resources they need to do their jobs.  Since taking office, I am proud to have voted unanimously with my city council colleagues to approve requests made by our public safety departments for much-needed funding and resources. I’m committed to ensuring that all of our fire stations undergo needed maintenance and I will fight to protect staffing levels for our hardworking firefighters. 

I’m proud of my work as part of West Sacramento’s “My Brother’s Keeper Initiative.” This work helped to create West Sacramento’s co-responder unit that pairs a social worker with a police officer to respond to mental health crises and substance-use calls. Our city council has received several public presentations on the success of this unit and the critical role it plays in our city’s public safety and I am proud to have consistently voted to support it on the council. Going forward, I plan to work with my colleagues on the council to encourage more community policing and incentivize the hiring of officers who want to call West Sacramento home. The passage of Measure O this fall will greatly help with efforts to fully fund both our police and fire departments.