Friends, As I’ve talked with residents across Del Mar, one theme keeps coming up: the impact of state mandates on local control and our community’s future. We need to use every tool at our disposal to preserve local decision-making. With affordable housing negotiations at the Fairgrounds at a standstill, the City is now required to consider rezoning vacant land on our North Bluff. The proposal would increase permitted density on 11.7 acres from one dwelling unit per acre to 2

Friends, Last week, I saw our Public Works team removing weeds at the bus stop near Darshan Bakery, treating city trees for pests, and refreshing paint on our crosswalks. On Saturday, many of you joined the Community Beach Cleanup to help tidy our town as summer winds down. Small investments in Del Mar matter. Big investments matter too. We have important work ahead to improve our roads and complete utility undergrounding expeditiously. These investments deliver multiple bene

Friends, The City will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Del Mar’s Community Plan at City Hall on Tuesday, September 8, at approximately 6:30 p.m. I hope you’ll join me there. Del Mar’s Community Plan has helped shape the community we know and love: a vibrant, walkable village and residential neighborhoods, surrounded by beautiful beaches, lagoons and canyons. It has given generations of residents and leaders a framework for protecting Del Mar’s unique character while res

Friends, In addition to its extraordinary natural beauty, Del Mar is full of beautiful minds. Our residents bring expertise, practical experience, and a deep commitment to our community. That civic engagement helped shape Del Mar into the special place we love. It’s also what we need to protect it in the years ahead.  As I’ve listened to neighbors over the past few months, I’ve heard gratitude for those who have done the heavy lifting in the past, along with a desire for the

Friends, This Monday marked the first day that candidates could meet with our City Clerk to officially begin the process of running for City Council by “pulling papers” from City Hall. I was honored to take that step — and excited to formally begin this campaign to serve our Del Mar community. I’m grateful to everyone who has encouraged me to run, shared their hopes and concerns, and reminded me why thoughtful local leadership matters. I’m also grateful for the past 25 yea

Friends, One of the things I enjoy most about this campaign is the opportunity to connect with residents and hear what's on your mind. Yesterday I gathered with neighbors at Coral Del Mar for "Coffee and Community," and I left grateful for the thoughtful conversation. We talked about issues shaping Del Mar's future—from rail realignment and affordable housing to the importance of preserving local control. Our discussions reminded me that while there is great diversity of idea

Dear Friends and Neighbors,​ Del Mar needs a bridge builder. That’s what I am. Today, I am announcing my candidacy for Del Mar City Council. Why I'm Running​ Our City Council has been short one member since the fall of 2024. We’ve seen it become more factionalized. I bring an open mind and fresh perspective, along with 25 years of deep roots in Del Mar, to enable our leadership to be more collaborative, respectful, and effective. ​ Del Mar has generational challenges – and op