The single most important reason I decided to run for Mayor of Daytona Beach is to protect our community from reckless overdevelopment and to restore a culture of truth, transparency, and accountability in local government. This campaign is not about politics as usual—it’s about putting people and principles first.

Daytona Beach is at a crossroads. Over the past decade, our city has experienced a surge in development that has outpaced our infrastructure, strained our public services, and threatened the very character of our coastal community. According to Volusia County growth projections, the population is expected to increase by more than 100,000 residents by 2045. Yet we’re already seeing the consequences of unbalanced growth: wetlands bulldozed for subdivisions, worsening traffic along LPGA Boulevard and International Speedway, and longtime residents priced out or pushed aside by decisions made without their consent.

This is not sustainable. And it’s not right.

I believe Daytona Beach deserves leadership that puts people before developers, neighborhoods before high-rises, and long-term stability before short-term profits. That’s why I’m running—to slow the growth, protect our natural resources, and ensure that every resident has a voice in shaping the future of our city.

My campaign is rooted in the principle that growth must serve the community—not consume it. That means:

  • Requiring community impact assessments before approving major developments

  • Protecting wildlife corridors, wetlands, and coastal ecosystems from overbuilding

  • Aligning growth with infrastructure capacity, including roads, schools, and emergency services

  • Ensuring public input is not just welcomed—but required—before decisions are made

At 34 years old, I represent a new generation of leadership—one that values truth over convenience and responsibility over speed. I’ve spent my career as an entrepreneur, publisher, and community advocate, building platforms that empower local voices and challenge systems that leave people behind. I’ve seen firsthand how broken processes erode public trust, and I’m committed to rebuilding that trust through open dialogue, responsible planning, and respect for the land and people who make this city home.

This isn’t just about policy—it’s about principle. It’s about standing up for what matters, even when it’s not easy. It’s about saying “no” to unchecked development when it threatens our quality of life, and saying “yes” to a future that honors our environment, our families, and our shared values.

I’m running because I believe Daytona Beach can grow without losing its soul. I’m running because I believe in a city where transparency is the norm, not the exception. And I’m running because I believe leadership should be accountable to the people—not to special interests.

This is the promise I’m making. This is the future I’m ready to fight for. And with your support, this is the future we can build—together.