Water Resources
Turn on your tap. Water flows. Your bill stays low. Your future is secure.

That doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of 50+ years of work to protect Marana’s most precious resource.

Since 1971, before Marana was even incorporated as a town, I’ve served on the Cortaro Marana Irrigation Board of Directors. I’ve attended every Colorado River Association conference for the last 20+ years. I’ve secured 100-year water allocations for Marana’s future. And I’ve converted 2,000 acres of my own farmland to a designated groundwater savings facility.

Why does this matter to you? Because in 1977, Marana incorporated for one reason: to protect our water from being taken by the City of Tucson. Farmers and residents supported forming a town, but only if we promised no property tax. That promise still stands today because of careful planning and responsible water management.

My priority has always been protecting our water supply for today while ensuring controlled growth for tomorrow. Our future depends on a safe and affordable water supply. Water is a factor in every aspect of our lives and in Marana’s ability to develop wisely.

Over the years, I’ve helped secure water allocations for Marana and worked to update construction requirements to conserve water in new homes. This preserves groundwater for residential use while recharging the aquifer. I’ve also built strong partnerships with neighboring communities to maximize our access to Central Arizona Project water.

As a local farmer, I understand water better than most. My 2,000 acre groundwater savings facility allows us to use CAP water directly from the canal, leaving groundwater for residential and future uses. The Groundwater Management Act requires “safe yield,” which means balancing the groundwater we pump with what’s naturally replaced. My fellow farmers in Pima County and I were the only farmers in Arizona to reach that goal.

Your water isn’t just protected for today. It’s guaranteed for your kids and grandkids. I’ve spent my entire adult life making sure of it, and I’m not stopping now.

Public Safety
When you call 911 in Marana, help arrives in 2 minutes. Not 5. Not 10. Two minutes.

That’s one of the fastest police response times in Arizona. And it means when your family needs help, we’re there fast.

The Marana police department has two officers for every 1,000 residents, well above state averages. They’re dedicated professionals who keep our community safe every single day. Please thank them when you see them. They’ve earned it.

Safe neighborhoods aren’t just statistics. They’re peace of mind. They mean kids can play outside. They mean you sleep soundly at night. They mean Marana is a place where families thrive.

This level of public safety doesn’t happen by accident. It takes proper funding and leadership that makes safety a priority every year. I’ve always endorsed public safety funding, and I’ll continue fighting to keep Marana the safest place to raise your family.

Economic Development
Your kids shouldn’t have to leave Marana to find a good career. Marana needs quality jobs, especially in manufacturing, so our young people can build their lives here, close to home.

As your councilman, I’ve worked hard to attract employers with good-paying jobs to Marana. In today’s economy, we need to work even harder to create local opportunities for our residents.

This means strategically planning our infrastructure for roads, water, sewer, and new business development. It means preparing for growth while protecting what makes Marana special.

But it also means promoting our community loudly and proudly. We need businesses across the United States, Canada, and Mexico to know that Marana is here and ready. We can make a difference in their bottom lines and in their employees’ quality of life.

Marana is an exceptional place to live and work. Let’s make sure the world knows it, and let’s bring the jobs our families need.

Fiscal Responsibility
Every dollar the Town Council spends came from you, through sales tax, fees, or services. I don’t take that lightly.

As Marana continues to grow, we need to ensure the town’s finances remain strong. The financial decisions made by the council directly impact your daily life, and the welfare of our community depends on making those decisions wisely.

Financial decisions must be made with intentionality and with Marana residents at the front of mind. Not special interests. Not developers. Not political agendas. You.

As a business owner who’s managed farms, shopping centers, and family operations for decades, I know what it takes to make tough financial decisions. I know how to stretch a dollar. And I know the difference between needs and wants.

My business sense and ability to make tough decisions have been valuable to Marana, and they’ll continue to be as we navigate growth and change together.

Schools
Great schools attract families and businesses. They give our kids opportunities. They make Marana a place people want to move to and stay in.

When schools struggle with overcrowding, outdated facilities, or low performance, it hurts our students and our community’s ability to grow. Businesses see it as a red flag. Families look elsewhere.

Marana is fortunate to have excellent education leadership, quality teachers, and caring staff. They deserve our support.

Here’s how I’ve helped: I negotiated with the Marana Landfill owners to include a “tipping fee” for every ton of trash deposited. That money goes directly to Marana schools and has funded over $300,000 in student scholarships and tutoring in reading and math so far.

The best part? This agreement is an annual contribution that will continue funding our schools for 80 years. That’s decades of support for students without raising your taxes by a single penny.

Our kids deserve the best education possible, and I’ll keep working as hard as I can to give it to them. Our schools are the key to our future.