Building and Infrastructure:

Our community is growing at about 2.5% per year, and that means we must plan responsibly for housing and infrastructure. Simply saying “affordable housing” doesn’t make it achievable—especially when rising regulations and mandates continue to drive up the cost of building.

Right now, the state is taking more control away from local communities, the Governor is dictating how, where, and what type of housing must be built. We’re seeing pushes for higher density, smaller lots, and one-size-fits-all policies that don’t always reflect the needs or character of our community.

At the same time, the cost of compliance continues to increase, making it harder—not easier—to deliver housing people can actually afford.

We also have a major infrastructure issue. Roads and transportation planning are falling behind development. Instead of reacting after neighborhoods are built, we need to prioritize roads and infrastructure up front—so families can safely and efficiently move in and out of their neighborhoods.

My approach is straightforward.

We need balanced growth that protects local decision-making, ensures infrastructure keeps pace with development, and focuses on practical solutions—not mandates from the state. If we get that right, we can support growth while maintaining the quality of life our community expects.