THE ISSUES

Apex is known as the “Peak of Good Living”—a promise of balance, community, and quality of life. But after many years of one-party rule, that promise is slipping.

I am dedicated to being your committed advocate at the table.

MY FOCUS

1.Smart Growth: Building Wisely, Not Just Bigger
2.Tax - Spend and Transparency: Your Money, Your Voice
3.Community: Elevating Our Quality of Life

Smart Growth: Building Wisely, Not Just Bigger

Apex’s growth should enhance our town, not erode what makes it the 'Peak of Good Living.' For years, the current council has promised “controlled growth,” but their approach—endorsed by others in this race—has led to cookie-cutter developments, strained roads, overcrowded schools, and dwindling opportunities for green space. Their plans, often tied to large-scale projects like the 2045 Land Use Plan, prioritize more homes over infrastructure, jacking up taxes while traffic clogs our streets and neighborhood character fades. Other candidates may echo “smart growth” or “responsible growth,” but their vague promises lack a real plan, or worse, they’ve already contributed to the unchecked expansion we’re seeing now.

I define Smart Growth literally: development that’s thoughtful, sustainable, and respects Apex’s roots. Transparency is at the heart of my approach—I’ll dig into the details and hold leaders accountable. My priorities are clear:

Protect Neighborhood Identity: Prioritize green spaces for people and pets, consider architecture and community identity vs concrete sprawl.
Balance Infrastructure: Ensure roads and schools keep pace with new homes—no more jamming families into gridlock.
Demand Proof: Require evidence that new projects enhance, not strain, our quality of life, with full transparency on all costs and impacts.

Apex deserves growth that serves our community, not the other way around, and I’ll fight to make that a reality.

Tax - Spend Transparency: Your Money, Your Voice

Apex taxpayers deserve clarity, not closed-door decisions that fuel growth without guardrails. The current council—backed by others in this race—has treated spending like a rubber stamp, making choices before community input even begins. Voting records are hard to find on the town website and taxes keep rising while we’re left with traffic jams instead of a stronger Apex. Where is the Return On Investment?

Some candidates may talk about collaboration or fiscal responsibility, but their silence on transparency and ties to the status quo suggest more of the same—prioritizing projects and trends over the community’s core needs.

I’ll be your transparent tax truth-teller, ensuring every dollar and decision serves Apex. I advocate for a Taxpayer Bill of Rights and Truth about Taxes meetings, where you collaborate with the council, not just watch from the sidelines. My commitments:

Open the Books: Provide clear, accessible records of every dollar spent and every vote cast, so you know exactly where your money goes.
Community First: Focus on Apex’s core needs—like safety, services, and infrastructure—before chasing trends, ensuring fiscal restraint isn’t sidelined for ideology.
Real Collaboration: Shape decisions with you, not for you, rebuilding a united, desirable community where your voice matters.

Let’s ensure your money builds a stronger Apex with transparency you can trust.

Community: Elevating Our Quality of Life

Apex should be a fantastic place to live, work, and raise a family, but sprawling overdevelopment is eroding our neighborly feel, history, and identity. The current council—backed by others in this race—has prioritized growth that lacks character, bringing cookie-cutter developments that strain affordability with rising costs and taxes. The current approach risks turning Apex into just another overcrowded suburb, not the unique, vibrant town we cherish.

My vision for community is literal: a place where families can afford to live, supported by great schools, safe neighborhoods, and beautiful surroundings. As a long-time Apex resident, I’ll fight to rebuild that sense of belonging by:

Preserving Our Identity: Protect Apex’s history and charm by curbing characterless overdevelopment, ensuring new projects reflect our roots and include green spaces for all to enjoy.
Supporting True Affordability: Address the financial impacts of growth—rising taxes and costs—that hit small businesses and families hardest, prioritizing local entrepreneurs over corporate programs that may sideline our local workforce.
Strengthening Our Core: Invest in safe schools and streets coupled with a healthy environment so every resident, from long-time locals to new families, can thrive in a united Apex.

I’m committed to making Apex a place we’re proud to call home—a community that elevates our quality of life and works for all of us.