Campaign Posts

A few years ago, I set out on a personal challenge: run every street in Cedar Park. This was part physical challenge and part a way to get to know the entire city. Street by street and mile by mile, I’ve seen our city in a way few people ever do: the quiet neighborhoods at sunrise, kids walking to school, families enjoying our parks and trails, and the small details that make each part of Cedar Park unique. That experience deepened my love for our community and the outdoor sp

In additional to the council and mayoral elections, Cedar Park voters will see 15 proposed amendments to the city charter on the upcoming ballot. The city charter acts as the “constitution” for Cedar Park, outlining how local government operates, including roles, responsibilities, and processes. These amendments cover a range of updates and clarifications. It’s worth taking a few minutes to review them so you understand what’s being proposed and how it could affect how the ci

Over the past 10 years, commuting in Cedar Park has changed a lot. A decade ago, the majority of residents followed a pretty traditional pattern: drive south into Travis County and Austin during rush hour, five days a week. Long, predictable commutes were just part of life. Only 24% of residents worked in Cedar Park. Today, that picture looks very different. Cedar Park has seen major population growth in the last decade, bringing more jobs, more local destinations, and more p

There are city charter amendments to vote on in May so I thought I'd take a moment to explain the difference between the charter, city codes, and various comprehensive and master plans. Cities rely on several different documents to guide how they operate and grow. Each one serves a different purpose. The Cedar Park City Charter is the city’s foundational legal document. It defines the structure of city government, the powers of the council and city manager, and the basic rule

Cedar Park has long been known as a great place to raise a family, but what happens when you artificially restrict housing available for new families? This is one reason why I started my block walking in the Cedar Grove neighborhood today. Cedar Grove was one of the last neighborhoods built before the 2017 zoning overhaul which limited the size of new housing to 1500 sqft or larger. Up until this point roughly 10% of all new homes built in the city were smaller than 1500 sqf

City budgets can seem complicated, but the big picture is actually pretty straightforward. I'm one of the few residents that like to dig into the city budget and ask questions during budget season. Not only understanding the city budget but being able to communicate it to residents in a strait forward manner is something I feel all city council members should be able to do. For FY2026, the City of Cedar Park’s total budget is about $215M. Most of the revenue comes from a few