District Three

Age: 69
Occupation: Consultant; former Corpus Christi Fire Chief
From: Kansas City; moved to Corpus Christi in 2011

Interview

Introduction

The city’s most important issue

Would you support the construction of the Inner Harbor seawater desalination plant?

Would you support seawater desalination in another location?

Favorite thing about Corpus Christi

League of Women Voters: Written Questions and Answers

Q1. What do you envision as a workable solution for our water issues?

I will vote to approve the City's Inner Harbor Desalination Plant. A workable solution involves continued water conservation practices, continued utilization of reservoirs, pipelines and more desalination plant options. Our main goal should be to secure a solution for both residential and commercial water needs now and for the future. I will serve our community with integrity and experience, ensuring public safety, building trust among neighbors, and delivering sustainable solutions to the challenges our community faces. Working together, we will create a city that is prepared, resilient, and thriving for generations to come.

Q2. Do you favor an independent redistricting commission to redraw city council districts and why or why not?

Because of the odd shape of the city limits of Corpus Christi and the growth of the London, Southside, and Calallen neighborhoods, I would be in favor of an independent redistricting commission to review the current boundary lines and if they are fairly divided, then leave the boundaries as they are. If the commission finds that due to growth in certain parts of the city the boundaries need adjustment, then let's review the proposed boundaries. The desired outcome would be for the five-city council districts be divided fairly and non-discriminatory.

Q3. Which city issues are most important to you?

Water is the number one issue for our community. I believe the solution lies with our ability to take advantage of Gulf resources and utilize desalination plants to provide water. Secondly - Public Safety is important to the quality of life for our community. I believe that our Police Department needs to be staffed to increase presence - especially during high peak times for crime. The Fire Department needs to follow national staffing standards such as NFPA 1710 - four person staffing on all apparatus. Third - Streets and Roads need to be repaired. Funding is an issue, with no 2026 Bond package, the city will be forced to use general fund money to fund road repairs. I predict times will be tough on our city budget.

Candidate response notice: The written answers shown on this page reflect candidates' responses in the League of Women Voters Corpus Christi Area's Voters Guide as of October 21, 2026. Candidates may change or update their responses or positions after that date.Source: League of Women Voters Corpus Christi Area, November 2026 Nonpartisan Voters Guide, page 38. Questions and candidate responses reproduced in full from the guide.

Chose not to participate in the KEDT audio interview.

League of Women Voters: Written Questions and Answers

Q1. What do you envision as a workable solution for our water issues?

I believe the workable solution is a diversified water plan. We cannot put all our eggs in one basket or depend on one billion-dollar-plus project. We should pursue groundwater, water reuse, conservation and desalination where it makes sense. I am not against desalination; I am against the wrong project, at the wrong location, at the wrong price. The majority of our water demand comes from refineries and large industrial users, not our residents. Working families and seniors should not be asked to pay higher water bills so billion-dollar industries can get more water and make bigger profits. If industry needs more water, industry should pay its fair share not profit on the backs of the people.

Q2. Do you favor an independent redistricting commission to redraw city council districts and why or why not?

Yes. I’ve always believed the people should pick their elected officials, not elected officials pick their voters. Taking the politics out of drawing these districts just makes sense to me. It should be fair, open to the public and based on the people and communities we represent not what helps somebody keep their seat. I don’t care if you’re the Mayor, a Council Member or anybody else, none of us should be drawing lines to benefit ourselves. Give the people a voice in the process and keep it fair.

Q3. Which city issues are most important to you?

The issues that matter most to me are the ones that hit people at home water, public safety, streets, affordability and animal care. I think about the senior on a fixed income, the single mother trying to make ends meet, and the family working hard just to keep up. They deserve a city that works for them too. I want safe neighborhoods, better streets, affordable water, strong police and fire departments, and a city that stops killing healthy animals simply because we run out of space. I didn’t run for office to be somebody. I ran because I know what it’s like to struggle, and I wanted everyday people to have somebody at City Hall who will listen, speak up and fight for them.

Candidate response notice: The written answers shown on this page reflect candidates' responses in the League of Women Voters Corpus Christi Area's Voters Guide as of October 21, 2026. Candidates may change or update their responses or positions after that date.Source: League of Women Voters Corpus Christi Area, November 2026 Nonpartisan Voters Guide, page 38. Questions and candidate responses reproduced in full from the guide.

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League of Women Voters: Written Questions and Answers

Q1. What do you envision as a workable solution for our water issues?

Q2. Do you favor an independent redistricting commission to redraw city council districts and why or why not?

Q3. Which city issues are most important to you?

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League of Women Voters: Written Questions and Answers

Q1. What do you envision as a workable solution for our water issues?

Q2. Do you favor an independent redistricting commission to redraw city council districts and why or why not?

Q3. Which city issues are most important to you?