CAMPAIGN NEWS

A Celebration of Community and Automotive Passion Car Week has always been one of those magical times when Carmel-by-the-Sea feels both...

Balancing Authority and Accountability in Municipal Decision-Making Local government works best when roles are clearly defined and...

A couple weeks ago, 260 of us gathered for a showing of “Don’t Pave Main Street” at the spectacular new Golden Bough Theater. It was a...

Balancing Charm and Community Life When people think of Carmel-by-the-Sea, they usually picture the storybook cottages, windswept cypress...

It’s been six months since this new City Council was seated, and Carmel-by-the-Sea is already showing visible and meaningful momentum—not...

If you’ve ever wondered how a small town like Carmel-by-the-Sea manages to make real progress while preserving its one-of-a-kind charm,...

A Budget Like a Symphony The last 5 months, I’ve come to see the development of a city budget like preparing for a symphony performance....

An Inspiring Response Over the past few weeks, something remarkable happened—quietly, without ceremony, but deeply meaningful for our...

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...

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,...

The Importance of Seeing Each Other Clearly In my last column, I emphasized the importance of collaboration to solve problems. This past...

Honoring the Past While Facing the Future Carmel-by-the-Sea stands at a pivotal moment. Our village was shaped by visionary founders and...

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...

In my first three months as mayor, I’ve learned that strong leadership is key to effective city government. Carmel faces challenges, but through efficiency, accountability, and practical solutions, we can address them head-on. A “common cents” approach means maximizing taxpayer dollars, cutting red tape, and ensuring city services function effectively. We have a great city staff. If this were my company, I’d hire all of them. They love this community, and working together, we

The Timeless Charm of Carmel Early mornings on Scenic Drive reveal something remarkable: residents and visitors walking on the pathway,...

Overcoming Private Sector Misconceptions When I entered public service five weeks ago, many warned me about the frustrations of...

This week  concludes my fourth as Mayor of Carmel. While I began with a solid understanding of local government, deeper involvement has...

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...

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...

Filed the paperwork today so we can start investing in my campaign to be Mayor of Carmel!