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From the Mayor’s Desk: “A Community That Leans In”
An Inspiring Response Over the past few weeks, something remarkable happened—quietly, without ceremony, but deeply meaningful for our...
May 233 min read
From the Mayor’s Desk: WAYMISH – “Why Are You Making It So Hard?”
A Lesson from WAYMISH In 1995, I sat next to retail consultant Ray Consodine on a flight. He was working on his book WAYMISH: Why Are You...
May 183 min read
From the Mayor’s Desk: It’s Time For “We Will” Solutions
When I ran for mayor, I promised to move Carmel from “we should” to “we will”. With a dynamic City Council and an energized City staff,...
May 183 min read
From the Mayor’s Desk: Empathy Is the Foundation of Good Government
The Importance of Seeing Each Other Clearly In my last column, I emphasized the importance of collaboration to solve problems. This past...
May 183 min read
From the Mayor’s Desk:Bridging Divides: Honest Conversations for Carmel’s Future
Honoring the Past While Facing the Future Carmel-by-the-Sea stands at a pivotal moment. Our village was shaped by visionary founders and...
May 183 min read
From the Mayor’s Desk: Turning Plans into Progress
Carmel-by-the-Sea stands at a pivotal moment as we lay the groundwork for change and actively develop plans that will be turned into...
May 183 min read
From the Mayor’s Desk: A "Common Cents" Approach
In my first three months as mayor, I’ve learned that strong leadership is key to effective city government. Carmel faces challenges, but...
May 183 min read
From the Mayors Desk -The More Things Change
The Timeless Charm of Carmel Early mornings on Scenic Drive reveal something remarkable: residents and visitors walking on the pathway,...
May 182 min read
From the Mayor's Desk:Empowered by Process: How Municipal Government Can Enable Success
Overcoming Private Sector Misconceptions When I entered public service five weeks ago, many warned me about the frustrations of...
May 183 min read
From the Mayor's Desk: Now You See What I See
This week concludes my fourth as Mayor of Carmel. While I began with a solid understanding of local government, deeper involvement has...
May 183 min read
From the Mayor’s Desk: My Philosophy for Governing
A Note of Gratitude and Purpose It is an honor to serve as Carmel’s mayor and share my thoughts with you through this monthly column in...
May 183 min read
From the Mayor's Desk Carmel Pine Cone Column
Paul Miller, the editor of the Camel Pine Cone agreed to publish a column that I would write as Mayor of Carmel. It will be published...
May 181 min read
We're off and running!
Filed the paperwork today so we can start investing in my campaign to be Mayor of Carmel!
May 29, 20241 min read
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