ELECTION 2018
This is the first in a series of articles on candidates in the March 6 election, in which four Santa Fe City Council seats and the mayor’s position will be on the ballot. For more on the District 2 candidates, see
AGE: 51
EDUCATION: St. John’s College, Class of 1991, Bachelor of Liberal Arts
OCCUPATION: Ecological landscape designer/contractor
WHY I’M RUNNING:
During this time of drought and shortage of affordable housing, I’m the water and ecological-development expert that Santa Fe needs. During this time of financial confusion at City Hall and the need for better jobs, I’m the experienced job creator and former credit union board-chair. During this time when schools need our help, I’m the chess-club dad who believes strongly in after-school programs.
A devoted husband, father, coach, St. John’s College graduate and landscape contractor with an understanding of climate change and potholes, I’ve pushed for bike lanes, ridge-top protection, the living wage, ranked-choice voting, industrial hemp, greywater harvesting, renewable energy, and more.
My experience will be essential for finding common ground on development issues. Livable, walkable, affordable, and sustainable neighborhoods can be built with a mix of housing types and job opportunities nearby. The SFUAD campus and the Midtown Link Overlay District represent excellent locations for such improvements.
When it comes to building housing with the water we have — and could have — young adults who need apartments, working families who need elbow room, seniors who desire community, and the homeless are depending on the voters of District 2. I offer unparalleled experience in water conservation, water harvesting, water recycling, and preserving the Santa Fe River.
With decades of experience in the ecological development industry, my books (Harvest the Rain and RoofReliant Landscaping), my extensive columns and essays, and my frequent presentations about permaculture (sustainable design and development), the next governing body will benefit greatly from my expertise. Please vote early!
BACKGROUND QUESTIONS
1. Have you or your business - if you are a business owner - ever been the subject of any state or federal tax liens? No.
2. Have you ever been involved in a personal or business bankruptcy proceeding? No.
3. Have you ever been arrested for, charged with or convicted of drunken driving, any misdemeanor or any felony? No.