What Growth Really Means: A City Manager’s Perspective for Residents

Growth is one of those topics that can bring out strong opinions in any community. Some people welcome it. Others worry about what it might change. After spending years working in local government, I understand both sides. What I have learned is this. Growth is not just about new buildings or new businesses. It is […]
From Courtrooms to City Hall: Lessons from Both Worlds

My career has taken me down two different but connected paths. One started in law. The other in public service. At first, they may seem like separate worlds, but over time, I have learned they are closely tied together. Moving between law and public service has shaped how I think, how I lead, and how […]