The fiscal work is not finished, but the foundation we have built together makes us ready to seize what comes next.
Why I Am Running For Re-Election
I love this City. I have served it with everything I have, and I am proud of what we have accomplished together.
The closure of Valero is now real, but so is the potential to reimagine that site, revitalize our waterfront, strengthen our downtown, encourage economic and housing development, and attract the businesses, industries and technologies of tomorrow.
Seizing that moment requires experienced fiscal leadership, clear vision, and proven results — which is exactly why I'm running for re-election.
But loving this city means seeing it clearly—both the challenges and the extraordinary opportunities that lie ahead of us.
In my first term, we balanced the budget, reorganized and consolidated departments, reduced staff, created efficiencies, economized purchasing, moved to priority-based budgeting, generated new revenue streams, and addressed air quality and safety.
But the work is not done. This campaign is about the future — protecting our quality of life while honoring our past and embracing the transformative change our community demands.
Together, we will make sure Benicia’s best days are still ahead.