Every time I drive north on the 101 from Los Angeles and pass through Liberty Canyon and Cheeseboro Canyon, I feel it; I’m home. My heart rate slows, my breathing steadies, and I can finally relax.

The scenic beauty, open spaces, and sense of safety in Agoura Hills are not an accident; they are a result of years of the strong leadership and environmental stewardship from previous City Councils. I will continue that legacy. I am committed to preserving our city’s natural environment, maintaining responsible development, and protecting the close-knit community character that makes Agoura Hills so special.

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More About Conserving Agoura’s Natural Beauty…

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Protecting Agoura Hills’ Environment & Open Spaces

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Agoura Hills is uniquely situated at the foot of the Santa Monica Mountains—where open space, wildlife corridors, and natural beauty directly shape our quality of life. From Liberty Canyon and Cheeseboro Canyon to our local parks and trails, these lands aren’t just scenic—they are essential to public safety, biodiversity, and our community’s identity.I believe conservation must be a core responsibility of city leadership. As a City Council member, I will be a strong, consistent voice for protecting our open spaces, limiting overdevelopment, and ensuring Agoura Hills remains a leader in environmental stewardship.

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The Liberty Canyon Wildlife Crossing: A Global Conservation Landmark

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The Liberty Canyon Wildlife Crossing is one of the most important conservation projects in the world—and it’s right here in Agoura Hills.

This historic crossing over the 101 Freeway will reconnect the Santa Monica Mountains to surrounding habitats, allowing mountain lions, deer, and other native species to safely migrate, restore genetic diversity, and survive long term. It is the largest wildlife crossing of its kind and a symbol of what’s possible when a community commits to protecting nature. As your City Council member, I will:

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• Protect the Liberty Canyon corridor from incompatible development
• Support habitat restoration and long-term maintenance around the crossing
• Partner with conservation agencies to ensure the crossing functions as intended
• Preserve surrounding open space so this once-in-a-generation investment delivers real results

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The Liberty Canyon Wildlife Crossing isn’t just about wildlife—it’s about preserving the natural heritage of Agoura Hills and showing future generations that we chose conservation over short-term profit.

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Standing Up for Agoura Hills in Regional Conservation Decisions

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Agoura Hills doesn’t exist in isolation—we are part of a larger regional ecosystem that depends on coordinated conservation efforts. The Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy regularly reviews and intervenes on development projects that threaten sensitive habitats, wildlife movement, and community safety.As your City Council member, I will:

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• Partner with the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and other regional agencies
• Demand strong environmental impact standards for projects in and around Agoura Hills
• Ensure our city’s voice is heard when regional land-use decisions affect our environment, traffic, wildfire risk, and open space

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Protecting Wildlife Corridors & Biodiversity

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Agoura Hills sits at the center of one of Southern California’s most critical wildlife corridors, connecting the Santa Monica Mountains to surrounding habitats. These corridors are vital for mountain lions, deer, coyotes, and countless other species that rely on safe passage to survive. I strongly support:

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• Protecting Liberty Canyon and surrounding wildlife linkage areas
• Preventing habitat fragmentation from overdevelopment
• Supporting wildlife crossings and habitat restoration projects
• Preserving native vegetation and sensitive biological areas

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Protecting wildlife isn’t just about animals—it’s about preserving the natural systems that reduce wildfire risk, prevent erosion, and keep our environment resilient.

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Conservation as Fire Safety

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Environmental protection and public safety go hand in hand.

The Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy has emphasized the importance of targeted fuel reduction, vegetation management, and fire resiliency investments across our region. I will work to bring these same priorities directly into Agoura Hills by:

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• Supporting community-wide fuel reduction and defensible space programs
• Partnering with regional fire agencies and conservation groups
• Pursuing state and federal fire resiliency grants
• Maintaining parks, trails, and open spaces in ways that reduce wildfire risk

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Smart conservation today means fewer emergencies tomorrow.

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Responsible Development That Puts Conservation First

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Growth should never come at the expense of what makes Agoura Hills special. I believe in:

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• Limiting overdevelopment that strains roads and emergency services
• Requiring meaningful environmental review for major projects
• Protecting scenic viewsheds, natural ridgelines, and the hills of Agoura!
• Preserving permanent open space through conservation easements
• Prioritizing redevelopment over sprawl

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Agoura Hills can evolve—but only in ways that respect our environment, our safety, and our small-town character.

Let’s preserve what makes Agoura Hills special—together.