Previous Offices Held
I ran for Winthrop Town Council in a 2016 special election and again as a write-in candidate in the June 2023 special election. I was elected to the Winthrop Town Council in November 2023 for a three-year term and currently serve as Vice Chair.
Top Three Priorities
My priorities are: 1. continuing to strengthen the town’s financial position through strategic investments in infrastructure and essential services; 2. improving transparency and accountability in municipal government; and 3. promoting responsible planning and spending that limits unnecessary tax burdens, including continued collaboration with the school district to address rising education costs.
Why are you running?
I am running for reelection because there is more work to do to strengthen Winthrop’s financial position and ensure municipal government remains affordable and effective. We have made significant progress, but we must continue investing in roads and infrastructure, creating a government responsive to residents and businesses, and revitalizing our downtown.
What is the biggest challenge facing your town/county? The biggest opportunity?
Winthrop faces significant challenges from the rising cost of living and declining access to comprehensive health care. Winthrop residents deserve timely, reliable access to critical medical services. Our greatest opportunity is community involvement-bringing residents together to help plan and implement changes that preserve Winthrop as an affordable, vibrant and wonderful place to live.
If you could change one thing about how the town/county functions, what would it be and why?
I would encourage greater regional collaboration among communities while increasing transparency and accountability in county government. Sharing resources and services where practical can improve efficiency, strengthen service delivery and help communities provide more equitable services while being responsible with taxpayer dollars.
Do you support more development – i.e. more housing construction and business building in your town/county? Why or why not?
Yes. I support strategic, responsible growth in housing and business development. Winthrop’s revitalization requires development that expands housing opportunities, strengthens our local economy and serves existing residents. We have meaningful opportunities for growth, but development should be thoughtfully planned to preserve the qualities that make Winthrop a desirable place to live.