There are three critical areas that, as Mayor, I will address:

Growth
Because we are required by law to absorb a certain amount of growth, it is not a question of if we grow, but how we will grow. As mayor I will see that we shape growth so that it enhances our way of life. To achieve this I will work to:

• Install infrastructure to absorb and direct growth as it comes
• Create vibrant downtown & commercial centers
• Concentrate growth in urban areas to protect single family neighborhoods and create a vibrant downtown
• Improve accessibility

With my leadership, we can manage growth and ensure that we have mobility services and quality of life.

Budget/Finance
I have a proven track record of managing large budgets and making the hard decisions necessary to live within our means. I also know what it takes to set prioritites and ensure a budget matches that of the public interests. As Mayor, I will make sure that we:

• Live within our means
• Prioritize our spending
• Justify our expenditures

There will be no guess work when it comes to how decisions are made because the entire community will be invited to take part in the conversation.

Regional Solutions
While Redmond can accomplish many things by itself, some issues in this area will require solutions outside of our city's borders. As your mayor, I will continue to work with community leaders to impact:

• Transportation Solutions
• Land Use Policy
• Environmental Decisions

Redmond will have a strong voice as the entire Eastside and Seattle region develops over the next twenty years.

For more detailed information on my thoughts on growth, please check out my FAQ.