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  • I grew up in The Dalles, where my father ran Brady’s Market and taught me the value of hard work, treating people well, and giving back. I studied physics at Gonzaga, pursued becoming a Catholic priest with the Jesuits before leaving to become a teacher, and later lived in Venezuela with my wife Mary Jo and our daughters as Catholic missioners. Those experiences shaped how I approach this role—with curiosity and a deep commitment to serving others.

    Before serving as Commissioner, I taught science for 18 years at The Dalles high School, The Dalles Middle School, and at NORCOR Juvenile. I later chaired the Board of the Mid-Columbia Medical Center.

    In my first term, I’ve focused on practical results: expanding affordable housing (130 units underway and 76 more coming), supporting shelters and services that help people move out of homelessness, protecting access to healthcare and behavioral health services, and delivering real investments to rural communities like Maupin and Antelope. I’ve also worked to bring people together—strengthening trust, navigating tough decisions, and making sure Wasco County works for everyone.

    I’m running for re-election because there’s more to do, and I’m asking for the opportunity to keep working for Wasco County.

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  • As Chairman of the Columbia Gorge Housing Authority, I’ve helped move forward major housing projects that will directly impact working families and those struggling to find stable housing. We are currently building 130 units of affordable housing in Hood River and preparing to break ground on another 76 units in The Dalles.

    I also supported with the Mid-Columbia Community Action Council to complete construction of The Annex shelter. Today, it’s helping individuals and families transition from homelessness into stable housing and employment.


  • At the Deschutes Rim Health Clinic, I supported the board through two failed levy attempts and a successful third effort to stabilize funding, helped recruit leadership, and secured critical financial support.

    Through my role on the Columbia Gorge Health Council, I help shape decisions affecting Medicaid delivery across our region—working to prevent gaps in care for those who rely on it most.

    I also supported Mid-Columbia Center for Living in expanding behavioral health services, including plans for a new inpatient treatment facility, and have advocated at the state level to push back against insurance barriers to care.


  • In Antelope, I’ve worked alongside local leaders to secure grants for wildfire defensible space, renovate the historic schoolhouse into a community center, restart a local café, and support development of an RV park. I’ve also supported their dark sky ordinance—preserving what makes that community unique.

  • At the county level, I’ve helped strengthen dialogue between Latino community members, law enforcement, and local government—working to bring support to Latino families and build greater trust.

Deliver results.

As your County Commissioner, I’ve focused on meaningful results—especially in housing, healthcare, and support for our most vulnerable residents. This work often happens behind the scenes, bringing people together, solving difficult problems, and following through.

  • Wasco County cannot grow or compete if working families, young professionals, and seniors cannot find a place to live. In my first term, I have overseen the construction of 200 new units of affordable housing in the region. In my next term, I will continue advancing both market-rate and affordable housing projects, using tools like community land trusts and urban renewal  to get developments across the finish line. My goal is straightforward: To increase supply, stabilize costs, and make sure people who work here can afford to live here.

  • As a former teacher in Wasco County schools, it pains me that our students don’t have the facilities they need to support their learning. I also know that strong schools and reliable childcare are essential to support our workforce and our economy. Although our school districts are independent of county government, a commissioner's engagement can have a significant influence. I will work with local school districts, childcare providers, and regional partners to expand access and strengthen our education system for the long term.

  • The threat of wildfire and other emergencies is very real for Wasco County. I’m proud of the way our county and responders are working to support residents dealing with the aftermath of disasters. Other counties are looking to Wasco as an example of how to help people through the trauma after a fire. I am committed to investing in prevention by thinning and controlled burns to restore the balance in our forests and resources to enable people to harden their homes.  Lastly, I am ensuring that our response systems are up to the task and Wasco County is prepared to avoid the worst impacts when emergencies strike.

  • I’m proud to have built a reputation for showing up as a partner to small communities of Wasco County. I will continue advocating for infrastructure like water and sewer, health services, and economic opportunities in our rural communities so they remain strong and viable. That includes supporting city governments and unincorporated community groups to make sure rural voices are represented in county decisions.

  • Access to healthcare is critical for both quality of life and economic stability, especially in rural areas. I have worked at the local level with the Deschutes Rim Clinic in Maupin to keep it open and regionally with North Central Public Health and Mid Columbia Center for Living to expand local healthcare services, including mental health and substance abuse treatment, so residents can get care close to home. Strengthening our healthcare system means healthier families, a stronger workforce, and a more resilient community.