1. Public Safety & Fiscal Responsibility
Providing excellent public safety is one of Saratoga's highest priorities—and also its largest budget expense. Rising contract costs require thoughtful solutions and responsible budgeting and long-term financial planning.
Ping’s priorities
✔ Maintain exceptional public safety service while managing costs and balancing budgets
✔ Protect our seniors from financial losses due to scam and fraud
2. Housing & Land Use
State housing mandates present real challenges, but Saratoga can plan for growth while preserving the neighborhoods, safety, and natural beauty that define our community.
Ping’s priorities
✔ Protect neighborhood character through thoughtful planning and objective design standards.
✔ Develop practical and creative solutions for meeting affordable housing needs in the region.
3. Fire Safety & Emergency Response
A substantial portion of Saratoga—particularly along the western hillsides—sits in the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI). Protecting lives, homes, and our environment requires planning before emergencies happen.
Ping’s priorities
✔ Build defensible space and manage vegetation around properties.
✔ Promote Firewise neighborhoods and public awareness of wildfire alerts and responses
✔ Work with regional fire agencies to strengthen wildfire preparedness and emergency responses.
4. Traffic & Neighborhood Safety
Traffic safety affects every neighborhood—from the peak school drop-off and pick-up hours to the highly discussed Costco development near Saratoga's border.
Ping’s priorities
✔ Support practical traffic-calming and speed reduction measures that protect local neighborhoods.
✔ Evaluate and mitigate traffic congestions around schools and key intersections.
✔ Work with neighboring cities to monitor and address regional traffic impacts.