What is the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors?

Explaining the role of county supervisors in California - their responsibilities, powers, and how they differ from city councils in our governance structure.

My first commission seat in Contra Costa County

After 291 days of persistence, I'm appointed to the Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission - patience and the right attitude pay off.

All about California Assembly District 16

Guide to California Assembly District 16, covering its unusual boundaries across Contra Costa and Alameda counties and local politics.

Read Write Play: Q2 2018

Q2 2018 review: reading Adam Grant's 'The Originals' after publishing my book, writing retreat insights, and mastering Smashing Pumpkins' 'Mayonaise'.

First-timers running for office

Exploring paths for political newcomers to enter public service, comparing traditional experience requirements with first-time candidates.

Benefits of being a work from home dad

How working from home as an entrepreneur provided unexpected benefits during challenging times including thyroid cancer treatment and business transitions.

Taking the long road

First marathon in New Orleans 2003: brutal lessons in preparation, pacing strategy, and how marathon mindset applies to business and political campaigns.

The role of government

Government's primary role: handling negative externalities like pollution when free markets fail to account for costs to public goods and commons.