Many issues and challenges face Suisun City. Mike has taken a hands-on approach to the following issues, tirelessly working to accomplish his goal of a better community through example.

Accomplishments

• Balanced Budget - "We are in the black, baby!"
  • Police and Fire departments at 100% staffing
  • NO service reductions
  • NO layoffs
  • NO furloughs
• Fixed our streets and roads - Moved improved city in the Bay Area - MTC (Metropolitan Transportation Commission)
  • Completed over $7 Million in road improvements in the past 4 years
  • Completed the Central Solano Bikeway
• New businesses brought to Suisun City
  • Subway Sandwiches
  • Eco Delight Coffee
  • Cast Iron Grill
  • Dimitri's Lounge
  • Asian Seafood Market
  • Hampton Inn
  • Dollar Store
  • Salvation Army
• Community Garden
• Suisun City Library

Business Community

• Chamber of Commerce Education Committee
• Travis Regional Armed Forces Committee
• Suisun City Business Group
• Suisun City Waterfront Business Improvement District (BID)

Non Profit Organizations

• Fairfield Suisun Community Action Council - Chairman of the Board
• Suisun City Police & Fire Boosters
• Suisun City Veterans of Foreign Wars
• Suisun American Little League
• Bobby Sox

Education & Youth

• Mike has been instrumental in bringing activities to our youth. Mike has also worked with the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District to receive Proposition 49 funding for before and after-school programs in Suisun.
• For several years, Mike has acted as Principal for A Day at local schools. These days spent with teachers and students has shown Mike what is great about our schools and where improvement is needed.
• Each year Mike sponsors a Little League Team in Suisun City.
• Mike was approached by the Bobby Sox to assist in organizing the National All Star Tournament of Champions. Mike also helped to organize a luncheon for 800 players and family members.

City Events & Activities

• Mike has participated in many city events and activities, such as pouring wine during the Waterfront Festival, beer for the AugustFest, and serving hot chocolate to the crowds at Christmas in Old Town.
• Working to construct the Christmas Village for Christmas on the Waterfront.
• For several years, Mike has been involved in organizing and working at the annual Suisun City Business Group's fund raising crab feed.
• Mike has been a staunch supporter of reviving the Friday Night (Harbor Nights) concerts at the downtown harbor.

Travis Air Force Base

• Mike is a long-time member of Travis Regional Armed Forces Committee. TRAFC is committed to the support of the men, women, and missions of Travis Air Base.
• Mike has acted as Honorary Commander for the 60th Maintenance Operation Squadron. Honorary Commander acts as liaison between the base staff and community interests.

• Mike has donated his time and money for various fund-raising golf tournaments for such organizations as Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce, Heather House, Vacaville Christian School, and Suisun City Police & Fire Boosters.
• Mike regularly makes donations to a number of charitable organizations in our community and county.
• Mike has successfully solicited donations for various community activities and fundraisers.