Saratoga Springs is one of the fastest-growing communities in Utah, and we need growth that adds value without eroding the character of our neighborhoods. I will keep development tied to clear infrastructure timelines, protect existing property rights, and—critically—set impact fees at the maximum levels allowed by law so the full costs of new roads, water, parks, and public-safety capacity are paid by new growth, not by current residents.

As the fastest-growing city in the state, we still wrestle with traffic and other growth pressures every day. In my role on the City Council, I worked with our state legislators to secure and re-allocate $2.3 billion in state funding—accelerating the Mountain View Corridor, Pioneer Crossing, SR-73, and 2100 North projects. Building on that record, I will prioritize city and MAG funding to widen Pony Express Parkway to five lanes all the way to our Lehi border, then—through my seat on the Mountainland Association of Governments (MAG) board—team with regional partners to carry that capacity to the Vineyard Connector and I-15. Coordinated signal timing and shared design standards across city lines will create a seamless network that keeps commuters and emergency vehicles moving.

As a councilmember I voted to cut the property-tax rate twice, and as mayor I will keep that discipline. Each budget cycle will start from the ground up, with every department required to justify its spending before a single dollar is approved. We will also publish an easy-to-read citizen budget that clearly shows where every dollar goes, and we will ensure that future service demands are funded by new growth—not by higher taxes on existing residents.

Rapid growth demands proactive public safety. I will ensure police and fire staffing keeps pace with population and launch the planning and site-selection process for a third fire station so it is operational before call volumes outstrip our current capacity. Just as important, I will safeguard our existing mutual-aid agreements with neighboring cities to make certain they remain dependable whenever extra resources are needed.

With most retail and basic services now in place, our next priority is attracting high-wage employers that let residents work close to home. I will review and update our zoning maps and development code to reserve prime sites for Class A office, flex-tech, and professional campuses, and fast-track site-plan approvals for projects that bring primary jobs. Strategic incentives—used only where projects prove lasting wage and tax benefits—will help secure the kinds of companies that diversify our economy. By creating the right spaces for corporate and professional growth, we will strengthen our tax base and reduce peak-hour traffic by letting commuters work where they live.

I have built a strong record of being available and responsive—returning calls, answering emails, and meeting residents where they are, whether online or in person. As mayor I will maintain that open-door approach, committing to acknowledge every inquiry quickly. When you raise a concern, you will receive a direct answer and a clear timeline for action, because the government works best when citizens know they are heard.