Jason has served Talent on its city council since 2019. As botanist, plant ecologist, and long-time environmental advocate, Jason brings an informed green perspective to the city business. He also advocates for affordable housing and is working to help his community rebuild with equity following a catastrophic, climate change-fueled fire. He created the Talent Urban Forestry Committee and serves as its Council liaison and is working on projects to replant fire impacted areas with the urban forest of the future.