I do not run for elected office with aspirations to serve in a higher role. My only desire is to have a positive impact on Fairfield, which I have called home for 20 years. I first ran for the RTM in 2017, following the first of several politically divisive years. I had hoped that local politics would differ from federal politics. Regrettably, that proved not to be the case. However, notwithstanding my initial, somewhat frustrating political experience, I continue to be a believer in building consensus. Indeed, the success I have achieved in my professional career (as well as in my personal life) has been predicated upon my ability to bridge divides and get deals done through the sharing of ideas, open communication and fair and just compromise. I am confident that, if elected, my skill set and core values will benefit both the RTM and our community, as a whole. I am committed to the economic, social and cultural growth of Fairfield, which, to me, means adapting to the challenges that are known to us and being prepared and willing to pivot to address those that have yet to arise.