Key Issues  We can no longer put off or pass on to future leaders the responsibility for fixing our huge budget deficit, dealing with High Speed Rail, financing the replacement of our decaying infrastructure, and resolving ever present housing issues.

New Vision  To solve these problems the next City Council needs an infusion of new leadership, which is free from and unburdened by the lack of vision of previous Councils. The next City Council must have the courage to address these issues as well as the real world skills, knowledge and experience necessary to do so.

New Voice  Past City Councils have failed to confront the issues that now threaten our financial health and quality of life. We have suffered enough from Councils that have been selected by a small group of politicians that choose their successors and perpetuate failed ideas and approaches at resolving these issues.

New Perspective  I have lived in the Palo Alto/Stanford area for 20 years. My wife and I have pursued our careers in education, law and small business in Palo Alto. Our three children have grown up and thrived in the Palo Alto community. I have been deeply involved in local school and neighborhood organizations. From my experiences, I understand the issues facing families and local communities as well as corporations and entrepreneurs.