PLATFORM
"I am running for Manteca Mayor to provide a clear concise collaborative direction bringing new ideas and a fresh, common sense perspective to City Hall. As a Son, Husband, Father and local businessman, I will bring a passionate, energetic unique vision to move us forward together. I will be an advocate for small businesses and residents who deserve a voice in Manteca's future."
LIST OF ISSUES
Public Safety
During the past four years, Manteca has made some of the strongest public safety gains in the region. According to recent data, overall crime has dropped by more than 36%, even as the city’s population grew by nearly 25%. Key offenses have seen dramatic declines—burglary cut in half, robbery down more than 12%, and larceny reduced by over 45%—reflecting my commitment to data driven policing and modernized public safety infrastructure. During my first term as Mayor, we have hired 10 new police officers and firefighters, secured property for a new fire station, hired two new Deputy Fire Chiefs and updated and strengthened communication for police and fire departments. In fact, 99.6%.
The Council and I have championed the development of a new, state-of-the-art police headquarters, expanded officer resources, and strengthened emergency readiness, including a full inspection and testing of all 2,700 fire hydrants citywide. And while serious crimes like homicide and aggravated assault have risen statewide, we have responded with a clear plan: more officers, better tools, and a renewed focus on prevention. The Council and I aren’t just talking about public safety—we’re delivering results that protect Manteca families and keep the city moving forward.
Addressing Homelessness in Manteca
The city has approached homelessness with a clear, results driven strategy focused on compassion, accountability, and long-term solutions. We have worked to expand access to services while also strengthening enforcement against illegal encampments that threaten public safety and quality of life. We have begun construction of the Manteca Navigation Center, built Tiny Homes for homeless veterans reducing our homeless population by nearly 50%.
In addition, we have supported partnerships with nonprofits, regional agencies, and mental health providers to connect individuals with shelter, treatment, and pathways to stability. At the same time, pushing for cleaner streets, faster response to encampment complaints, and stronger coordination between police, code enforcement, and outreach teams. Our approach reflects a balanced commitment: help those who want assistance, and ensure Manteca’s neighborhoods, parks, and business areas remain safe and accessible for everyone. Our plan continues to focus on accountability, expanded services, and practical steps that move people off the streets and into safer, more stable conditions.
Quality of Life
Improving Manteca’s quality of life is a cornerstone of my vision for a better, more welcoming community, delivering practical improvements that residents can feel every day. As Mayor, the city has expanded parks and recreation amenities, increased Senior Center programming, accelerated road repairs, and invested in cleaner, safer neighborhoods. I have championed major infrastructure improvements—from modernizing key corridors to upgrading water, sewer, and storm drain systems—ensuring Manteca keeps pace with growth while protecting the character of its neighborhoods.
We have made street repairs and road improvements to Airport, Luise, Main, Woodward, Yosemite, Lathrop Road, Spreckels, Center Street, Van Ryn, Industrial, and the Shasta neighborhoods, and made progress on the Austin Road/Highway 99 interchange just to name a few. We have upgraded bike paths and traffic signals throughout the city, updated our wastewater treatment facilities, expanded our recycling program and increased ridership on public transit by over 10%. I have and will continue to push for more local shopping and dining options, supported small business expansion, and worked to attract new employers so residents can work closer to home. My focus on public safety, beautification, and community services reflects a simple promise: a city where families thrive, seniors feel supported, and every resident benefits from a higher quality of life. I believe Manteca is not just growing—it’s becoming a better place to live and work.
Transparency & Accountability
I have made transparency and accountability defining principles of my time as Mayor, working to ensure that Manteca’s government operates openly, efficiently, and in full view of the community it serves. We have expanded public access to city information, strengthened financial oversight, expanded cybersecurity, implemented a new city website and pushed for clearer reporting on how taxpayer dollars are spent. We have created the Mayor’s Senior Center Roundtable, hosted Youth and Government Day for local high school students and expanded our advertising and solicitation for city boards and commissions.
We have championed reforms that streamline city operations, reduce bureaucratic delays, and hold departments to measurable performance standards. We have made it a priority to increase public communication through regular updates, community meetings, and direct engagement so residents always know what their city is working on and why. By promoting open decision making, modernizing internal systems, and insisting on responsible stewardship of public funds, the Council and I have reinforced a simple promise: a city government that is honest, accountable, and always working for the people of Manteca.