Let's Build a Better County Together!

     When I look out my window, I see pine trees swaying in the gentle summer breeze.  I see the icy dance of snowflakes during the winter stillness.  I see the quiet traverse of deer and elk moving along the landscape as winter prepares to lose its grip and aspen leaves unfurl in a dazzling emerald green display.

     I also see highways choked with traffic congestion.  I see increased development setting the stage for water wars and irrevocably changing the rustic view sheds of this place we call home.  I see the deterioration of our infrastructure.

     Political partisanship overshadows consensus building.  And I see the people of Park County being left in the dust when they try to get involved in the political process.

     Most of us did not move up here to have Park County morph into another Denver.  The majority of us came up to get away from the pressures of big-city urbanization.  But we recognize that times are changing, and the question is:  how do we prepare, plan, and respond to this evolution in a way that makes sense while preserving the attributes of the area we love?

     Apathy is the order of the day.  Many people have already thrown their hands up, feeling the inevitability of it all.  How often have you heard, or perhaps said yourself, “Growth is inevitable.  There’s nothing we can do.”  Or, in the context of governmental leadership, “No one listens.  No one cares.  Why bother?”

     We also find that local government is insulating itself from county residents at this critical time.  During the past seven years, our local government has grown tremendously.  Has Park County Government grown to meet the needs of its citizens and plan for the future, or has it grown simply to meet its own needs?

     Public information is getting harder and harder to obtain. Stumbling blocks are thrown up to frustrate residents.  The only time officials court the public is every four years when they run for reelection.

     We stand on the threshold of change. We need people who are visionary, people who are not afraid to use their leadership skills to effect positive change.  People who understand government’s primary responsibility is to serve the members of our society.  We need people who will put party politics aside in favor of consensus building and action.  We need day-in, day-out accountability. 

     My website is designed to give Park County residents an in-depth look at who I am, how I became interested in the political process.  It will tell you more about why I see myself as a candidate of a different stripe, and why the time is ripe for change from politics as usual.

     This website will continue to grow and develop as we enter the active campaign season.  Please bookmark this website and return to it often to get the latest information.

     By working together, we can build a stronger Park County.  I hope to merit your curiosity today, your confidence tomorrow, and your support on Nov. 4.