Public Safety

This is really the foundation of my number one issue – you can’t have a strong community without public safety. We need to look globally at the issues and provide public services and parks along with improved public safety. We need better infrastructure and housing that is more affordable. We should focus on these issues together, not in separate silos as so often happens.

Regionalizing public safety services in Sparks, Nevada, offers a compelling strategy for optimizing taxpayer dollars. By consolidating resources and personnel with neighboring jurisdictions, Sparks can unlock economies of scale and reduce duplication of services. This translates to greater efficiency in critical areas such as dispatch, training, and equipment procurement, ultimately lowering operational costs and relieving the burden on taxpayers.

Throughout my 20-year career in fire and law enforcement, I’ve consistently sought out opportunities to develop leadership and administrative skills. I’ve worked my way up through the ranks, starting in patrol and transitioning to investigations, where I handled large and complex cases, including the explosion at Argenta Hall at UNR and cases involving serial arsonists. I’ve also risen through the ranks in public safety, culminating in my role as your Assistant State Fire Marshal. Throughout my career, I’ve patrolled our streets, fought fires across Northern Nevada, managed teams, coordinated complex operations, and implemented efficient resource allocation strategies. My dedication to public safety and my proven ability to make sound decisions under pressure make me an ideal candidate for this administrative role.

Managing Growth

The rapid growth of Sparks has outpaced the development of our public safety infrastructure, leaving our fire and police departments struggling to keep up. Despite their dedication, our first responders are stretched thin, leading to longer response times, increased caseloads, and an unsustainable strain on personnel. This not only compromises the safety of our residents but also threatens the quality of life that has attracted so many to our city.

We’ve seen firsthand the strain on our infrastructure, the congestion on our roads, the increasing demand for housing, and the pressure on our resources. While growth can be a sign of a thriving community, it’s clear that our current trajectory is unsustainable.

We need to ensure that our infrastructure can support our existing population, that our roads are safe and efficient, that our housing is affordable and accessible, and that our resources are protected.

Toll roads are not the answer. My opponent has voted to support them. I do not.