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I’ve already stood alongside residents fighting irresponsible overdevelopment projects that would permanently change their neighborhoods and quality of life.

One example was supporting the Royal Oak community when residents pushed back against a proposal to rezone a golf course from 79 homes to more than 500 homes. I stood with the community because massive overdevelopment impacts traffic, flooding, drainage, infrastructure, public safety, and the character of our neighborhoods for generations.

This issue is personal to me. My own family was impacted by a development decision in the Sherwood area, so I understand firsthand how residents can feel ignored while special interests get prioritized.

Growth should serve the people who already live here, not special interests looking to maximize profits at the expense of our neighborhoods. Our roads, drainage, schools, and public safety services must be able to support new development before massive projects are approved. Residents deserve a voice in decisions that will impact their communities, property values, traffic, flooding, and quality of life for generations.

I will always stand with the people of Brevard County, not political insiders and developer backroom deals.

I support law enforcement having the tools they need to keep our communities safe, but I do not support mass surveillance systems that monitor or track law-abiding citizens without clear limits, accountability, and transparency.

Government should never treat innocent residents like suspects simply because technology makes widespread tracking possible. Protecting public safety should never come at the expense of our constitutional rights and personal freedoms.

Any use of surveillance technology must have strict oversight, a clear public purpose, and protections in place to prevent abuse by government agencies.

I have already spoken publicly about this issue, including discussions regarding proposed AI data centers and the tax incentives connected to them here in Brevard County.

These facilities can place enormous strain on our power grid, water supply, roads, and infrastructure while creating noise, environmental concerns, and major impacts on nearby communities, often with relatively few long-term local jobs in return.

I opposed giving special tax incentives to these projects because taxpayers should not be subsidizing massive corporations while residents are left dealing with the consequences. If a project cannot succeed without government handouts and special deals, taxpayers should be asking why.

Decisions like these should prioritize the people who already live here, protect our quality of life, and ensure local communities have a real voice before large-scale projects are approved.

Long before running for office, I spent years investigating government spending as an independent investigative journalist and community advocate. I filed public records requests, reviewed contracts, and examined procurement decisions that helped uncover serious concerns involving waste, misuse of taxpayer funds, and failures in oversight.

That experience showed me how easily wasteful spending, insider deals, and poorly reviewed contracts can grow when government operates without transparency and accountability.

As your commissioner, I will focus on core government responsibilities, ask tough questions before approving major spending, and push for greater transparency in contracts and procurement decisions. Taxpayers deserve to know where their money is going and whether projects are actually delivering value to the community.

I will also support employees and whistleblowers who speak up about waste, fraud, or abuse. Government works best when transparency is encouraged and public officials are accountable to the people they serve, not politically connected insiders.

Government works best when it serves the people, not special interests, political insiders, or decisions made behind closed doors.

For years, I have stood alongside residents whose voices were ignored or unfairly silenced at public meetings. I have helped expose violations of public participation rights, pushed back against efforts to limit transparency and public comment, and fought to ensure residents could lawfully participate in their own government.

Residents deserve the right to ask questions, access information, and know what their government is doing before major decisions are made, not after the deals are already done.

Public participation is not an inconvenience to government. It is a constitutional right, and I will always fight to protect it.

Long before running for office, I supported programs and events honoring first responders and veterans, including serving as a photographer for police memorial ceremonies and advocating alongside Brevard firefighters and their families during their fight for better pay and working conditions. I attended negotiations, listened directly to their concerns, and stood publicly with them because retaining experienced first responders is critical to public safety.

I have also supported efforts in Washington, D.C. related to toxic exposure coverage for 9/11 firefighters, veterans affected by burn pits, and others suffering from service-related health issues.

I strongly support ethical law enforcement officers and the many good people serving our communities honorably every day. I also believe integrity, accountability, and public trust are essential to maintaining confidence in those institutions.

After spending years around first responders, veterans, and their families, one thing is clear to me: these are people who carry enormous responsibilities and make real sacrifices for our communities. They deserve leadership that listens to them, respects them, and stands with them.

Flooding, drainage, and infrastructure issues have been affecting our community for years, and I’ve been paying attention to them for years. I’ve personally documented drainage and water problems throughout our area, spoken with residents dealing with these issues firsthand, and pushed for infrastructure improvements long before deciding to run for office.

Basic infrastructure should come before expensive pet projects or unnecessary spending. Our roads, drainage systems, and stormwater infrastructure directly impact people’s homes, safety, property, and daily lives.

My approach is simple: prioritize the issues that residents are actually dealing with, make sure concerns are not ignored, and focus on smart long-term planning instead of temporary fixes.

Protecting the Indian River Lagoon, the St. Johns River, and our waterways is deeply personal to me. I grew up fishing these waters with my father, and I believe protecting our fisheries, wildlife, and water quality is critical to the future of our community.

This is not a new issue for me. For years, I have studied these problems, participated in discussions, worked directly on the water, and collaborated with organizations like ORCA to better understand the pollutants and environmental damage affecting our fisheries and ecosystem firsthand.

We must focus on addressing the root causes of water quality problems, including sewage spills, stormwater runoff, failing infrastructure, overdevelopment impacts, and pollution entering our waterways upstream before it reaches the Lagoon.

Our waterways are part of our identity, economy, and quality of life. Protecting them requires strong infrastructure, accountability, and leadership willing to ask difficult questions instead of simply approving projects and hoping for the best.

The space industry is an important part of Brevard County’s economy and identity, but protecting our natural resources and waterways must remain a priority as the industry continues to grow.

This is an issue I have already been actively involved in. I attended Blue Origin meetings, spoke publicly about concerns involving industrial wastewater, and continue participating in discussions surrounding the space industry’s impact on the Lagoon and local infrastructure.

One growing concern is that portions of the industry are reaching wastewater and infrastructure capacity limits. Proposals involving expanded treatment systems, new facilities, or piping across the Lagoon deserve full transparency and serious public discussion because taxpayers could ultimately be left carrying long-term costs and infrastructure burdens.

I support responsible collaboration between residents, environmental experts, local government, and the space industry so we can address these challenges before they become larger problems.

Brevard County should never be forced to choose between economic opportunity and protecting the Lagoon.

Clean, safe drinking water should never be treated as an afterthought. Protecting our water supply requires transparency, responsible infrastructure investment, and listening to the concerns of the people who live here.

This is an issue I have spent years researching and working on. I helped raise awareness surrounding PFAS contamination and drinking water concerns, toured local treatment facilities firsthand, and spoke directly with the workers responsible for keeping these systems operating every day.

One thing became very clear: many of these facilities are aging, under strain, and dealing with infrastructure challenges that should have been addressed years ago. The employees working there deserve tremendous credit for maintaining these systems despite those challenges.

Residents also deserve honesty and transparency when major water policy decisions are being discussed. Too often, people feel decisions are pushed onto communities instead of openly discussed with them.

My responsibility is to represent the people living here, protect public health, improve aging infrastructure, and ensure residents’ concerns are taken seriously before major decisions are made.

Long before running for office, I was already deeply involved in this community, attending meetings, investigating government issues, filing public records requests, standing alongside residents, and speaking out on issues affecting North Brevard.

District 1 is not just where I’m running. It is home. I grew up here, went to school here, graduated here, and my family’s roots are here. I understand the concerns people have because I have lived them alongside the community for years.

What makes me different is that my involvement in these issues did not begin during campaign season. Through decades of investigative journalism and community advocacy, I have spent years holding government accountable, uncovering waste and corruption, supporting transparency, protecting constitutional rights, standing with firefighters and residents, and helping bring attention to issues many people felt were being ignored.

I am not funded by developers, lobbyists, or special interests seeking influence through county government. My campaign is supported by people who want stronger transparency, accountability, and leadership that truly represents the community.

Our community deserves someone who is already engaged, already informed on the issues, and already willing to ask difficult questions instead of simply going along with the status quo.

This campaign is about making sure the people of North Brevard continue having a strong voice in the future of their own community.

Yes. My experience comes from years of being directly involved in the issues affecting this community long before ever running for office.

I’ve spent years investigating government spending, filing public records requests, exposing problems, attending meetings, working alongside residents, and digging into issues most people never see behind the scenes. My professional background includes coding, communications, finance, and business operations, which taught me how to analyze problems and ask difficult questions instead of simply accepting talking points.

I also served as Executive Director of a nonprofit supporting cancer patients and families affected by toxic exposures, where I worked alongside researchers, medical professionals, and affected families.

I may not be a career politician, and I believe that is one of my biggest strengths. My experience comes from real involvement, real problem-solving, and standing up for residents when government is not listening.