Rish Rao

Taxes / Budget Public agencies must earn trust through open processes, understandable decisions, responsible ratepayer stewardship, and clear communication about how resources are allocated. Government Reform Board leadership should be data-informed, long-horizon, community-centered, and accountable. This is public stewardship, not ideology — measured by outcomes, not soundbites. Environment / Energy Ensure preparedness for climate-driven flood variability. Infrastructure / Transportation Maintain and modernize flood channels and detention basins. Infrastructure / Transportation Zone 7 provides treated drinking water to retailers serving over a quarter million people. Ensuring reliability means future-proofing supply, maintaining treatment quality, and planning infrastructure for sustainable growth. Taxes / Budget Invest in smart capital planning for flood-risk reduction.