Podcast

The Inside Lines (TIL)

What Youโ€™ll Hear

โœ… Conversations about New Jersey politics and public policy, with a focus on how decisions made at the state and local level affect peopleโ€™s everyday lives. We talk about things that matter to residents across the state - from local government and education to how policy decisions show up in daily life. Episodes sometimes include guests working in or around public service, and other times itโ€™s just me working through current issues and unpacking why they matter.

โœ… Listen & Watch

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Conversations on NJ politics and public policy

The Inside Lines is a place to think out loud about New Jersey politics and public policy, and to hear from people who are involved in or affected by the decisions being made. It started as a way for me to learn more myself and to create space for thoughtful, honest conversations about issues that affect our communities.

Volunteer Service

๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿš’ Volunteer Firefighter

  • I serve as a volunteer firefighter in Paramus, responding to emergencies and supporting the departmentโ€™s public safety mission. This role has reinforced how much local safety depends on preparation, teamwork, and people who are willing to step up when the community needs help.

  • Volunteering in this capacity has shaped how I think about municipal support for first responders, volunteer recruitment, and the importance of making sure local departments have the resources they need to operate safely and effectively

๐Ÿ‘ฎโ€โ™‚๏ธ Auxiliary Police Officer

  • I previously served with the Paramus Auxiliary Police, supporting community events and public safety operations. That experience helped ground my understanding of how visible, approachable public safety presence builds trust and reinforces community safety at the local level.

Public Safety Service

๐Ÿš” Special Law Enforcement Officer

  • I serve as a Special Law Enforcement Officer in Paramus in an appointed capacity, supporting local law enforcement operations and community safety efforts. This role has given me firsthand exposure to the realities of public safety work at the municipal level, including the importance of training, clear procedures, and professional standards.

Across elected office, volunteer service, and appointed public safety roles, my approach is consistent: to show up, take responsibility seriously, and focus on the practical work that helps communities function.