Bringing Community Together

As the current Mayor for the city of Buellton, it has been a joy to serve the community and to work for the amazing people of this town. I am so proud of what we have achieved during my time on City Council:

Increased funding to the Santa Ynez Valley Community Outreach program to ensure the continued service of our Meals on Wheels program

Funded a record number of inaugural community arts and cultural heritage events celebrating the unique and diverse community of Buellton.

Established and will continue to add additional law enforcement presence on Hwy 246 to protect our community

Secured funding for our Santa Ynez River Trail to help connect our community to the Valley

Opened our new Buellton City Library and helped in the transition of our old library location into the SYV Community Outreach headquarters

Secured funding to open the Santa Ynez Valley Children’s Museum which is set to open at the end of 2025

Hosted and will continue to host townhalls throughout our community to further foster engagement and transparency for both our residents and our local businesses

Renewed our Urban Growth Boundary while providing thoughtful sites for future housing

Together, we can continue to propel Buellton forward as a vibrant city, foster a compassionate community, and create a place we are all proud to call home.

I am here to serve you and our community and want to represent the interests of everyone. As Mayor, my goal is to make sure that you feel represented and supported by your local government at the city, county, and state level.

Let’s continue to bring our community together and invest in our mighty small town.

Goals for our Community

My priorities as Mayor will be to:

Support and cultivate the small town community that we all love about Buellton through thoughtful planning for businesses and housing.

Work to bring community building locations to our town such as medical facilities, family recreation, and sports fields

Strengthen and invest in the infrastructure, services, and amenities critical to families, children, and senior citizens

Ensure that Buellton has a resilient and sustainable annual budget that reflects the values of our community

Preserve the brilliance and biodiversity of our surrounding environment

Engage our community to ensure that all our residents feel represented and supported by our City Council.