Candidate for
Board Member; Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System; Zone 3

I will focus on the permanent CEO selection, as this is the single most critical issue that needs to be addressed. We not only need to make sure that we find the best candidate for the job that is the best fit for this hospital and this community, we need to ensure that the process is open and fair and includes participation from the public.

I will use my many years of public service being a bridge to the many local diverse communities in addition to my financial, business and budgeting background to make sure that the hospital successfully makes the transition to the new health care era that is upon us. It is imperative that I be a powerful advocate for District 3 and the hospital has the resources to continue to provide the excellent level of patient care that this community deserves

Because my wife is a nurse, I understand the importance of this hospital to the entire community. I will work diligently to promote and ensure that the hospital is accessible and affordable to our community.