My wife and I moved to Portola Valley in 2006. Since then, we've welcomed two children: Naomi (age 13) and Kai (age 10), who have gone through the PVSD schools. My wife Sally now teaches math at Woodside Priory School, where Naomi is a student; Kai is a fifth-grader at Corte Madera School.
I first volunteered for the Town in late 2008, as a member of the Architecture and Site Control Commission (ASCC), where I reviewed building projects (new homes and major remodels mostly) for their adherence to our design guidelines and their fit with their surroundings. In 2011, I first ran for the Council and was unopposed. I was re-elected, unopposed, in 2015. As a Council Member, I have overseen all of our policy work. We have maintained balanced budgets, a lean staff, well-maintained roads, and a rigorous but service oriented planning department. We work continually on public safety with our partners at Woodside Fire and the Sheriff's Office; we also meet our regional obligations on housing and other infrastructure in close cooperation with our local stakeholders, particularly our safety authorities.
In my day job, I work with architects and builders to ensure that their projects meet--and often exceed-- the California Energy and Green Building Codes. I feel that energy efficiency and conservation are a key consideration in protecting our home and planet for future generations. Thank you for your support.
