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You may not agree with every vote I cast. But you should never have to wonder where I stand or why.
When I ran for Fairfield City Council, I promised to do my homework, read the agenda & reports, ask difficult questions, listen to residents and make independent decisions based on what I believe is best for Fairfield.
My responsibility is not to take the politically easy vote. My responsibility is to make the best decision I can for the residents I represent and Fairfield’s future.
This page highlights some of the most significant votes and policy decisions I have made since taking office.
The Issue: Whether then-Mayor Catherine Moy satisfied the residency requirements to continue serving as an elected official in the City of Fairfield.
Why: Integrity and accountability.
In December 2025, I moved to begin examining the residency issue. For me, this was never personal. The requirements for holding elected office should apply equally to everyone.
I did not anticipate the process continuing for approximately six months. As additional questions and inconsistencies emerged, however, I believed completing the investigation and establishing a factual record was necessary.
The investigation was completed, and the resulting information was released publicly. Government works best when residents can trust that the same rules apply to everyone, including elected officials.
The Issue: Returning Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District assessment funds to
eligible property owners following the Thacker litigation.
Why I voted YES: If residents are entitled to a refund, the government should return it
I supported expanding refunds for eligible property owners rather than unnecessarily retaining residents’ money.
The City’s refund program covers tax years 2022 through 2026 and includes eight LLMDs, including LLMD No. 13, which serves Green Valley and North Cordelia.
For many District 1 homeowners, this means real money being returned to their households.
The Issue: LLMD No. 13, Proposition 218 balloting and greater community participation in landscaping decisions.
My Position: Property owners should have a direct voice.
The failure of the previous assessment structure did not eliminate the need to maintain landscaping in Green Valley and North Cordelia. Residents deserve attractive, well-maintained neighborhoods, but they also deserve transparency about what services cost and a meaningful voice in determining what they are willing to pay.I supported putting the decision before property owners through the Proposition 218 process and increasing direct community involvement in landscaping decisions.
The Issue: Emergency storm damage repair contract with Teichert Construction.
Why I voted YES: Infrastructure and public safety are fundamental responsibilities of local government.
Lopes Road is an important transportation corridor for Cordelia and Green Valley. When storm damage threatens roadway safety and access, the City needs to act.
I supported moving the emergency repairs forward.
Vista Ridge was not one single vote. Over approximately a year, the Fairfield City Council considered multiple actions involving financing, housing resources, and ultimately approval of the project. Those actions included consideration of Local Housing Trust Fund resources, a Homekey+ application, Project Based Vouchers, and final project approval. The project converts the former SureStay Hotel into permanent supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness.
Homelessness is one of Fairfield’s most difficult and visible challenges. Doing nothing is not free. When people experiencing chronic homelessness remain on the street, taxpayers continue paying through emergency medical services, police calls, fire responses, shelters, hospitals and other crisis systems. Permanent supportive housing provides something different: stable housing combined with services, case management, and accountability designed to help people remain housed. Throughout the Vista Ridge process, I asked questions about financing, operations, management, security, services, and accountability. I ultimately concluded that converting an existing hotel into permanent supportive housing was a better long-term investment than continuing to manage homelessness primarily through emergency responses.
The Issue: Supporting exploration of major shipbuilding opportunities involving Collinsville, Mare Island and the broader Solano County economy.
Why I voted YES: Fairfield needs good-paying jobs.
Our region has lost significant employers and thousands of jobs over time. We should aggressively pursue opportunities capable of creating skilled trade careers, manufacturing jobs, infrastructure investment, apprenticeships and workforce development opportunities. I supported exploring shipbuilding opportunities because Fairfield residents should benefit from major economic investment occurring anywhere in Solano County. Economic development is not simply about adding buildings. It is about creating jobs and economic opportunity for Fairfield families.
The Issue: Allowing the Fairfield City Council to publicly discuss and consider a resolution concerning the humanitarian crisis and a ceasefire in Gaza.
Why I voted YES: Residents came to their local government asking to be heard.
Regardless of where individual Councilmembers ultimately stood on the international conflict, I believed our community deserved the opportunity for a respectful public discussion.
The Issue: Proposed industrial development affecting North Cordelia.
Why I voted NO: I listened to the people I represent.
Green Valley and Cordelia residents raised significant concerns about additional heavy truck traffic and the impact industrial development could have on surrounding neighborhoods. Growth and economic development are important, but development also has to make sense for the community where it is being placed. My job as the District 1 representative is to make sure Cordelia and Green Valley have a strong voice at City Hall.
The Issue: Establishing Fairfield’s own campaign contribution rules in a manner that would allow unlimited campaign contributions rather than remaining under California’s default contribution limit.
Why I voted NO: Local democracy should not belong to the people with the biggest checkbooks.
Allowing unlimited contributions creates another barrier for ordinary residents who want to serve their community. Women, young people, people of color, working families, first time candidates and people without access to wealthy political networks should still have a meaningful opportunity to run for local office. I believed unlimited contributions could give wealthy donors and special interests disproportionate influence in Fairfield elections. I was the lone NO vote.
The Issue: A proposal for approximately 185 apartments on Business Center Drive that required changing the property’s General Plan designation and zoning from business and industrial uses to very high-density residential.
Why I voted NO: This was about long-term land use planning.
Fairfield was already undertaking broader planning work concerning the future of Cordelia and Green Valley. I did not believe we should make a significant and permanent land use change before completing that broader community conversation. I wanted residents to have a meaningful opportunity to help determine the long term vision for this area. I was the lone NO vote
The Issue: Industrial development and the potential for increased truck traffic affecting Cordelia and Green Valley.
Why I voted NO: Residents raised concerns about additional truck traffic and its effect on their neighborhoods.
I believed those concerns deserved to be reflected in my vote.
The Issue: Using approximately $500,000 in City resources for a business equipment financing program.
Why I voted NO: I strongly support Fairfield’s small businesses. I disagreed with the mechanism.
Existing financing programs already provide businesses with access to capital. I believed Fairfield could do more good by connecting businesses with established lenders and financing programs rather than turning City government into an equipment lender. I also believed those City dollars could produce a more visible community benefit through business facade improvements and commercial revitalization. Investing in storefronts and commercial properties can support local businesses while improving the appearance and economic vitality of Fairfield. I was the lone NO vote.
Advancing the long-awaited Red Top Road extension and related infrastructure improvements serving Cordelia.
Supporting improvements and attention to Neitzel Road as part of District 1's transportation and infrastructure priorities.
Supporting funding and emergency repairs necessary to protect this critical District 1 roadway
Supporting investments in Fairfield Police and Fire services, equipment and the resources necessary to keep residents and first responders safe
Supporting responsible economic development, workforce opportunities, skilled trades and major regional opportunities capable of bringing good-paying jobs to Fairfield residents.
Supporting solutions that move people from streets and encampments into housing with services, while demanding management, accountability and responsible use of public
resources.
I am proud of the unanimous votes that move Fairfield forward.
I am equally proud of the votes where I stood alone
Not based on who made the motion.
Not based on who supports it.
Not based on whether the vote is politically easy.
Based on what I believe is right for Fairfield.
Sometimes that puts me in the majority.
Sometimes it puts me in the minority.
Sometimes I am the only NO vote on the dais.
Fairfield City Councilmember, District 1 Cordelia and Green Valley
Sometimes I vote with the entire Council.
In December 2025, I moved to begin examining the residency issue.
For me, this was never personal. The requirements for holding elected office should apply equally to everyone.
I did not anticipate the process continuing for approximately six months. As additional questions and inconsistencies emerged, however, I believed completing the investigation and establishing a factual record was necessary.
The investigation was completed, and the resulting information was released publicly.
Government works best when residents can trust that the same rules apply to everyone, including elected officials.
Vote | Issue | Reason |
Yes
unanimous | Resolution council discussion for ceasefire in gaza | |
No
Unanimous | No. Cordelia Industrial Park | The green valley community does not want an increase of trucks in this area |
Vote | Issue | Reason |
No Lone Vote | Resolution to eliminate contribution limits for city council campaigns | I believe this closes the door to women, minorities, lowwr income, youth for running and willing |
No Unanimous | No. Cordelia Industrial Park | The green valley community does not want an increase of trucks in this area |
No. Lone Vote | Green Valley 3 Apartments | Wait for Cordelia Green Valley Plan to see if the community wants to change the planning code |
No Lone Vote | City of Fairfield to carry a business equipment loan for the community | Reasons: I don’t believe that the City of Fairfield should be in the business “equipment” loan business for three reasons: 1. There are SBA 7A loans that have easy loan requirements and we can create relationships with our local banks to work closely with our small businesses through the application process. 2. It doesn’t make sense that the business owner can take out a business equipment loan that is a UCC lien filing on the building. If the business owner fails to pay the business loan, the building has a lien and the City of Fairfield is now owns the piece of business equipment? 3. In my view, All of the $500,000 should be directed to the business facade revitalization program which is increasing the appeal and energy of downtown Fairfield |
