Accomplishments

Economic Growth & Fiscal Stewardship

  • Delivered Major Infrastructure Without Raising Taxes
    Helped deliver a $37 million, state of the art City Hall that improved Orem city services and strengthened civic engagement without raising taxes or taking on new debt.

  • Achieved an Elite AAA Bond Rating
    Played a key role in earning Orem the highest possible bond rating from both S&P and Fitch, an achievement held by fewer than 2 percent of U.S. cities, saving taxpayers millions in long term interest costs.

  • Strengthened the Local Economy
    Supported policies that helped drive nearly 500 new businesses in a single year, positioning the community as one of the most business friendly and family focused cities in the nation.

  • Protected Taxpayers and Reduced Debt
    Consistently voted to keep taxes low while funding essential projects and reducing overall city debt, proving fiscal discipline and long term planning can go hand in hand.

Growth

  • Defended Community Character
    Stood firm against high density housing proposals that did not align with neighborhood character, while supporting thoughtful development that strengthens existing communities.

  • Rebalanced the State Street Vision
    Led efforts to remove more than 10,000 high density apartment units from long range plans, redirecting growth toward business development, office space, and family friendly uses.

  • Planning With Purpose
    Championed neighborhood specific planning that respects local input, preserves quality of life, and guides growth responsibly.

Public Safety & School Protection

  • Invested in Police and Fire Services
    Consistently supported public safety by modernizing equipment and ensuring police and fire departments had the resources they need to serve and protect the community.

  • Improved Safety Around Schools
    Advocated for safer routes to school, including new traffic signals and expanded crossing guard programs, putting children and families first.

Water Security, Sustainability & Parks

  • Strengthened Long Term Water Security
    Helped deliver a new 10 million gallon water tank and a 1,000 foot well, increasing water storage by 35 percent and protecting the community’s future water supply.

  • Advanced Water Conservation and Reuse
    Supported a $20 million water reuse initiative projected to reduce water use by more than 10 percent and save $13 million through secured grant funding.

  • Delivered High Quality Parks Without Raising Taxes
    Helped transform a former school site into an award winning $12 million park featuring pickleball courts, a splash pad, playgrounds, a library extension, and future community space, all without raising taxes.

  • Expanded Regional Sports Facilities
    Secured $2 million in external funding for park improvements, expanding year round field use and positioning the community as a destination for regional sports tournaments.

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