My Platform: A Practical, Independent Voice for Breckenridge

Every decision our Town Council makes affect how we live, work and enjoy Breckenridge. With experience as a local business owner and longtime community member, I understand how policies play out in real life.

Breckenridge truly has become home. I built my career here, started a business here, and found a strong sense of community here. I’m running for Town Council to help make thoughtful, balanced decisions that reflect real-world impacts, open dialogue and respect for the people who live, work, and spend time in Breckenridge. I believe our community deserves leadership that listens looks at the data and focuses on practical solutions that support a vibrant, livable town for years to come.

Why I’m Running Now

I’m stepping forward now because experience matters when a community is navigating change like we are seeing now. As a local business owner and longtime resident, I see every day how policies affect real people. I’m running to bring a practical voice to Town Council, one with experience with our tourism economy as well as what effects the people here-whether residents, employees, second homeowners and visitors. My hope is to help improve the economic outlook for our Town through data-based review and decisions.

Collaboration Over Ideology

Breckenridge works best when we listen to one another. I believe in respectful debate, transparency, and decision-making grounded in facts and real-world impacts. Our community deserves leaders who are willing to work across differences, ask hard questions, and focus on outcomes that truly serve the town. One of my goals is to encourage more business owners to become involved. We all need to work together to keep Breckenridge thriving!

Caring for Our Community—Residents, Second Homeowners, Employees and Visitors

A strong Breckenridge takes care of everyone who contributes to it: our full-time residents, employees that commute into town, our second homeowners, and our visitors. Each group plays an important role in our economy, culture, and sense of community. Good policy should recognize those shared interests and ensure safety, livability, and quality of life for all.

Balanced Policy and Practical Solutions

I support thoughtful regulations that protect our environment and community character, but they must also be practical and well-considered. For example, our new Dark Sky Ordinance reflects good intentions, but I believe it should include clear safety exceptions. Human safety must always come first, and policies should allow flexibility where lighting is necessary to protect people, even as we work to reduce unnecessary impacts on wildlife. I also do not like the fact that the Town is planning to impose fines on a policy when they still have another year to complete their lighting. There should not be a different set of Rules for the Town and its Residents.

Housing Policy Based on Data, Not Assumptions

I will advocate for a review of the Short-Term Rental Zone maps that I helped build as part of the town’s 2021 task force. Our community has changed, and our policies should evolve to meet current needs using updated data and real-world outcomes—not outdated assumptions.

I oppose the State of Colorado’s proposed vacancy tax. Evidence from other areas shows it does not generate the promised tax revenue, does not convert second homes into workforce housing, and has not been found legally sound where it has been approved. I see no clear indication that this proposal is different. (PS-This was squashed in committee!)

Second homeowners are valuable members of this community who contribute economically and socially, and they deserve to be regarded as partners—not targets.

Economic Vitality and Long-Term Thinking

Economic vitality matters. Even modest, responsible growth is important—because a stagnant economy leads to a slowing community. Supporting local businesses, community programs, events, and infrastructure helps sustain the lifestyle that makes Breckenridge special. I believe in looking ahead rather than reacting with knee-jerk solutions. The best decisions come from reviewing data, researching issues thoroughly, and planning for the long term.

And More…

The topics outlined above represent a high-level overview of some of the issues I care about in our community. In addition, I am deeply interested in discussing Firewise programs and wildfire mitigation, river and water level management, veterans’ programs, and other matters that affect our town.

Most importantly, however, I want to hear directly from the people who live here and understand their concerns and priorities. For example, I recognize that access to affordable childcare is an ongoing challenge, though I do not yet have comprehensive information on that issue. I am eager to learn more and to better understand the full range of needs within our community. Please reach out!