I’d like to share why I support for Pete Buttigieg for president.

I’ve been following Pete for several years. I’m continually impressed with his thoughtfulness, clarity and authenticity. It’s been amazing to see his campaign grow in size and momentum. Over the last year, the more people hear from Pete and learn about his leadership experiences, his service to our country, and his approach to policy, they realize he’s the right person at the right time to lead this country.

As father, husband, and member of this amazing community, and as an elected official and former mayor, I fully support Pete for president. We need leadership that seeks our common humanity to build impactful, sustainable policy. We need leadership that will lift us out of the nastiness and pettiness of today’s politics toward the politics of the possible. The work in front of this country and our individual communities is vast and at times seems very daunting. Pete has a unique way of addressing these challenges ahead of us with sincerity, empathy and hope; tethered by his faith and compassion for others. For these reasons, I proudly support Pete Buttigieg for president.