Bio
Raised in Portsmouth, I live in the Creek neighborhood with my wife Lori and our daughters Tiernan and Aurelia across from the house my grandfather built in 1940. I have served on the City Council for six years, including the last four as Mayor. I work in the technology sector and previously competed on the United States Rowing Team. I studied history at the University of California, Berkeley and Cambridge University.
Why I’m Running
Portsmouth is where my family is rooted. My wife Lori and I are raising our daughters in the Creek neighborhood across the street from the house my grandfather built in 1940. I want my daughters to have the same choice I did, to grow up here and build their lives in Portsmouth. That means keeping our city affordable and creating more housing options for families, seniors, and people who want to contribute to our community.
We are getting a lot right as a city. Change is real, and our responsibility is to guide it thoughtfully so we protect what makes Portsmouth special. I am running to keep the basics strong, from excellent schools to safe streets and reliable city services, while expanding the commercial tax base and modernizing how City Hall works so taxes remain fair for homeowners. With open and practical decision making, and real resident input, we can keep Portsmouth livable and welcoming for the people who built this community and for the next generation growing up here.