About Me
Serving Plattsburg with a focus on
growth, accountability, and decisions
that hold up.
I serve as Alderman of Ward 2 in Plattsburg, focused on decisions
that support responsible growth, protect property values, and
strengthen the community.
The goal isn't to make poplar decisions,
it's to make the right ones.
For the people living here now, and for
the future of Plattsburg.
How I Approach the Role
City decisions don't just affect today,
they shape what Plattsburg will look like years from now.
That's why I focus on:
Accountability - making sure
procedures are followed
Clarity - so residents understand
what's happening
Consistency- applying standards
fairly
If a decision can't stand up over time,
it shouldn't be made in the first place.
Planning & Zoning
Background
Before City Council, I served as Chairman of Planning & Zoning.
That role exposed where the system works,
and where it breaks down.
I worked on proposals like C2-N designed to:
Preserve historic homes
Support small business opportunities
Prevent properties from declining
of sitting unused.
Now on council, that experience is applied to
broader decisions that impact the entire city.
Current Focus
Right now, the focus is on moving
Plattsburg forward in a way that
actually works.
Expanding business growth
beyond downtown
Promoting tourism through controlled,
community-focused events
Exploring vendor-based event revenue (not applied to local businesses)
Making better use of city-owned
property.
Protecting the small-town character
people value
Growth isn't the goal by itself, the right kind
of growth is.
A Practical Approach
Plattsburg doesn't need complicated
ideas, it needs clear direction.
That means:
Supporting businesses instead of
pushing them out
Making decisions based on facts and
not misinformation
Focusing on long-term outcomes,
not short-term reactions
Not every decision will be popular. But every decision should be made for the right reasons.
Staying Connected
Clear communications matters.
That's why I created Plattsburg Voice to provide:
Direct updates
Clear explanations
A place for residents to stay informed
Because when people have the full picture,
the conversation changes.
Outside the Council
I'm not just involved in Plattsburg.
I'm invested in it.
Currently still in the process of restoring an 1898 Victorian home we purchased.
My wife's family is one of the original
founding families in this town.
I've been actively involved in helping
improve Plattsburg's quality-of-life.
My son purchased his first home here.
My sister recently bought a home here.
My mother also chose to make
Plattsburg her home.
My grandmother is buried here in
the cemetery.
This isn't temporary. This is where our future is.