Rooted in Fremont. Driven to Serve.

Fremont has been my home for 26 years.

I grew up here, went to public school here, and am planting roots as I grow my family with my wife. My background and love for this city shape how I approach public service: practically, with a long-term view, and with the everyday resident in mind.

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I am a proud product of Fremont's public schools, from Parkmont Elementary to Centerville Junior High to Washington High School. After graduating, I went to the University of Southern California, where I earned my degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering. But Fremont always had a pull on me, so I returned home.

In 2016, I had the privilege of being elected to the Board of Directors of the Alameda County Water District. Since then, I have focused on improving our infrastructure, protecting our water resources, and making sure our customers are always front and center in every decision we make.

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I have served as both President and Vice President of the Board, chaired the Engineering and Information Technology Committee, and served on the Finance Committee. Today I serve as President of the Board, and I have made affordability, resilience, and smart infrastructure investment the centerpiece of my work there. Our job is simple to say and hard to do: make sure that every resident of Fremont, Newark, and Union City gets safe, clean, affordable water every single day. Nearly 13.5 billion gallons a year. I do not take that commitment lightly.

In my professional life, I have worked in Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, and IT Consulting. Beyond my career, serving this community has always remained a part of me. I am a member of the Niles Rotary Club, where I previously served as Community Service Chair. I support organizations like Local Ecology and Agriculture Fremont (LEAF), Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments (SAVE), Daily Bowl, Abode Services, and Salaam Food Pantry, groups that do the quiet, behind-the-scenes work that holds a community together.

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One thing I want to be clear about: since the first day I entered public office, I have never accepted a contribution from a special interest group, a lobbyist, or any other moneyed interest. I answer to the residents of this community. That is not a talking point. It is the foundation upon which I operate, from the start, now, and always.

My background shapes how I approach every decision I bring to the table: practically, with a long-term view, and always with the everyday resident in mind.

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