Gearhart -
The same, but better
The community we love, evolving to meet our needs.
I added a “News” section. From time to time, I may add links or documents relating to city issues during the campaign season.
Small Town Challenges
Gearhart’s Character
We love Gearhart for its unique character. We need to attend to its future by using our Comprehensive Plan, code enforcement, and land use to support businesses and residents.
Public Safety
We need to have effective Police and Fire services to protect our community. We need sound, data-driven solutions to maintain those services and understand facilities requirements.
Infrastructure
Our water department is one of our largest budget items. We must ensure we are meeting the needs of our community and preparing for both the fiscal and physical needs of Gearhart.
Budget
We can't protect the city’s character, Police and Fire services, or our infrastructure if we don’t find ways to balance our budget while considering our requirements with community input.
Why Karl?
Business Acumen
Experienced senior leader from the software industry with large and small organizations with P&L responsibility.
Volunteer Experience
City volunteer leading Budget Committee in Gearhart; leadership roles on Urban Village Development Commission and Economic Vitality Commission, Issaquah, WA, and Columbia Memorial Hospital Foundation Finance Committee and Board of Directors
Servant Leader
Accepting and caring for people as individuals. Having civil discourse and showing respect for all individuals – whether we agree or not!
Helping people recover community stress or conflicts.
One thing that I’ve always done and will do in the future is listen and learn. Listen to the concerns of the community and reflect those concerns to the best of my ability.