Accomplishments

Some of his accomplishments on the City Council include​​

 

• Housing Policies

  • David led efforts to acquire four existing affordable housing complexes to preserve affordable housing stock in Healdsburg long-term. The most recent acquisition: Monte Viña Apartments, opened earlier this year – you can read more about this and other “Scattered Sites” affordable housing communities in Healdsburg by clicking here.

    • David will continue to prioritize Healdsburg’s housing needs and goals over state-mandated housing goals.

  • David supported a grant that purchased a motel (L&M Village) to provide supportive housing for the most vulnerable members of our community experiencing or at-risk of homelessness.

 

• Support for Measure O

  • David has advocated for and will continue to work towards additional zoning for middle class housing.

 

• Inclusion, Connectivity, and Community

  • In a small town like Healdsburg, David is committed to inclusivity, connectivity, and maintaining a strong sense of community.

    • As the father of two school-age children, he wants Healdsburg to remain a safe, family-friendly city.

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• Climate Change and Environmental Policies

  • As Chair of the Northern California Power Agency (NCPA) Board during the pandemic, David held dozens of meetings with federal and state leaders & agencies to advocate for Direct Pay, so public power investments in clean energy, like Healdsburg’s Floating Solar project, received federal incentives to lower costs.

  • Expanded walkability and bike ability in our community.