Service isn’t a word to me; it is a responsibility.

OPINION — I have called Fountain Hills home since 1977. I have served as a small-business owner, Chamber chairman, church president, community volunteer, Planning and Zoning commissioner, Rotary president, councilmember, two-term mayor and more. Those experiences taught me that good government begins by listening, treating people with respect and remembering every public dollar belongs to the taxpayer.

As mayor during the Great Recession, I helped lead our town through difficult financial decisions. We reduced spending, streamlined government and protected essential public-safety services. We established priorities, made tough choices and worked together without demanding more from taxpayers.

I am seeking to represent Legislative District 3 in the Arizona House because our state needs experienced, principled leadership. Arizona families face rising costs, concerns about water and housing, pressure on small businesses and growing distrust in government.

My priorities are straightforward: protect taxpayers, support law enforcement, strengthen election integrity, defend parental and property rights, secure Arizona’s water future, expand economic opportunity and keep government limited and accountable.

I am honored to have earned the support of Maricopa County Sheriff Jerry Sheridan, County Attorney Rachel Mitchell, Congressman David Schweikert, the Honorable Enrique Melendez, the Arizona Association of REALTORS and the Arizona Technology Council. Their confidence reflects a shared commitment to public safety, responsible government, property rights and a stronger Arizona.

I am a lifelong conservative Republican, and I have never believed public service requires anger or disrespect. Strong principles and civility can go together.

I have led locally, balanced budgets during difficult times and worked with people from every background. I would be honored to bring that same servant-leadership approach to the State Capitol.

God bless America and the great State of Arizona. Happy 250th anniversary of American independence.

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