Yes/No Questions:
1. Are you a homeowner? yes
2. If the City police force was fully staffed, would you advocate for adding more officers? no
3. Do you believe there’s a need for more housing in Lafayette? no
4. Do you believe the City should spend more money on homelessness services? yes
General Questions (no more than 300 words):
1. Why do you want to be a council member?
Because I show great leadership and business skills
2. When was the last time you paid rent, and where was that?
I pay rent on several commercial properties
3. Boulder County has experienced extreme natural disasters over the last decade, including flooding and wildfire. How do you plan to address these challenges?
We need to get more funding from federal and state programs to expand our fire and police depts, so they are ready for any disaster
4. How do you think you stand out from other candidates?
Great leadership with 40 years of business industry experience and have an understanding of fiscal responsibility
5. What question would you ask a fellow candidate on the ballot?
Why are you running and what’s your priority?
6. What are your solutions for the growing population of people experiencing homelessness?
There are programs in cities like ours that work. We need to research it then apply it to our town.
7. What’s your plan for creating more affordable housing in Lafayette?
Right now we have 600 homes going up for affordable housing. That’s a start.
8. How will you address climate change? How do you plan to meet Lafayette’s climate goal of 100% renewable energy by 2023 and an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050?
Everyone in the community is in favor of programs that minimize climate change. The city is working towards those goals and I will continue to push that agenda.
9. What are your goals for transportation and how will you achieve them?
10. How do you plan to engage non-English speaking constituents?
I speak Spanish and there are apps on your phone that can translate any language.
11. How does diversity factor into your policy making?
The diversity factor is a non factor in my policy making.
12. How will you reach residents who have different lived experiences than you?
Be at all community events, make sure that I am available to all residents and be a good listener.
13. Rank your top 5 issues in priority
- Homeless
- Affordable Housing
- Fiscal Responsibility
- Green Initiative
- Water Storage for the city.
