YUKON PATHWAYS

What do you get when five guys pile into a car in a foreign country with nothing but Google Maps, a Bible, and a sense of humor? A deeper sense of brotherhood and a reminder of the value of male friendships.Read more

One of the greatest opportunities that conservatives have over the next decade is to embrace the Latino population into the conservative movement. We share core values: God, Family, Community and Work.Read more

Do you remember a summer that seemed to never end? Endless summers may slip away with the shorter days, but they never truly end. They live on, etched into our hearts.Read more

One thing I did not expect after being elected was the number of people that would pray for me. Paul's words about being 'more than conquerors' take on new meaning when you understand what true conquest looks like.Read more

Imagination is a compilation, in new order and significance, of what we have already seen or experienced. After seeing LaGuardia's transformation, what could we imagine for Yukon?Read more

Sometimes the most heroic acts don't come with explosions or headlines. Sometimes, they grow—quietly—in the form of trees. A lesson from Eli Cohen about quiet courage and strategic thinking.Read more

Experience is a hard teacher; it gives you the test first and the lesson later. Like Robert Fulghum, I could write 'All I Really Needed to Know I Learned as a Resident Advisor.'Read more

The path forward is rarely a straight line. City-building isn't either. We're at an inflection point, but I'm more excited than ever for Yukon's future.Read more

A year ago, I was sworn in as a City Council member. That night, and each day since then, I have been living my oath: 'I will faithfully discharge my duties as City Council Member to the best of my ability.'Read more

There are only 3 cities: New York, San Francisco and New Orleans. Everywhere else is Cleveland. But Yukon has a distinct identity that makes it one of the great ones.Read more

True inheritance extends beyond financial assets. What memories, lessons, strengths, social connections or other wealth are you passing down?Read more

In a world that often feels divided, places like Braum's remind us of what we share. It's more than an ice cream and burger joint—it's a great equalizer where everyone belongs.Read more

Spoiler alert: You will die. The real question isn't about safety—it's about living. As William Wallace said, 'Every man dies, not every man truly lives.'Read more

Zacchaeus gets a bad name, often unfairly labeled as a thief. His name means 'innocent' or 'pure' - suggesting he was misunderstood and unjustly vilified by those quick to judge.Read more

My failing bathroom light fixture taught me about perspective. Sometimes what seems like a defect turns out to be beneficial - dim light for five minutes before full brightness kicks in.Read more

The Forensic Review Report reminded me of auditing Budapest Bank in 2009. We are turning a page in Yukon with robust governance and the West Point Honor Code.Read more

The greatest foods and drinks are fermented. It takes something living—like bacteria or yeast—to create flavor. Just as fermentation brings life to food, being truly alive brings richness to our lives.Read more

Paul wrote that 'when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth His Son.' The Roman world of the First Century was perfectly set for Jesus to change the world.Read more

A revolutionary musical far beyond Hamilton, depicting a greater love story than West Side Story - Mary's Magnificat, the song of a holy woman trusting in God.Read more

Matthew's account of the surprising visitation of the Magi from the east - not astronomers, but astrologers who read horoscopes and searched ancient prophecies.Read more

The Gospel writer Luke records the angel's message announcing Jesus' birth was delivered to an unexpected audience - shepherds in the fields, much like farmers and ranchers north of Yukon.Read more

A dollar spent in Yukon stays in Yukon. When you spend locally, you're making an investment in our community and funding the essential services we all rely on.Read more

How can our lives echo into eternity? Through our children and the written word. Take up the pen and leave a legacy—a way to outlive your own body.Read more

I am sending out a call via the CB radio to you all, the citizens of our great city, 'The wheels are coming off.' The day we are pulling the big rig over is this November 5th.Read more

With NO experience in government prior to May 14, I have been drinking from a firehose. There is nothing like being thrown into the arena to make you learn quickly.Read more

Sometimes circumstances beyond our control change everything. My friend went from managing the 'ugly stepchild' subsidiary to becoming a 'lucky duck' when world events created demand for his products.Read more

Economics is a positive-sum game where everyone can win together. A rising tide lifts all boats—what benefits our community typically benefits everyone.Read more

Every grant comes with both a carrot and a stick. What seems like 'free money' isn't worth the price if the stick is too burdensome.Read more

What you decide not to focus on is as important as what you focus on. A critical daily question: What am I NOT going to focus on?Read more

By removing overly stringent requirements and focusing on essential skills, we increased applications from 7 to 35 candidates in our city manager search.Read more

Two feasts, both centered around wine, offer different paths: the indulgent ecstasy of Bacchus or the sacrificial covenant of Jesus.Read more

I got my start in a bagpipe shop, learning everything about business in 3-4 hours each afternoon from a 6'8" former construction worker named Angus MacDonald.Read more

Just as kings in the Bible were required to make a copy of the law and read it all the days of their life, I am committed to reading our city charter each week.Read more

We are facing an epidemic of loneliness. About one-in-two adults in America experience loneliness, with health impacts similar to smoking 15 cigarettes a day.Read more

Freedom and independence are, in my opinion, the highest calling of the human heart.Read more

While 'Leave No Trace' is crucial, Baden-Powell's principle of 'Leave It Better Than You Found It' takes it a step further.Read more

Our city is experiencing a unique 'Goldilocks moment' – we are not too big, nor too small; we are just right.Read more