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Why I’m Running for Mayor

For years, I’ve been telling people to speak up, organize, and fight for their communities. Running for mayor is me putting those words into action.

Woodstock has a weak-mayor system—I can’t pass laws or control budgets—but the mayor does hold a microphone. And I know how to use that platform effectively. I’ll use it to amplify community voices, defend local decision-making, and stand up to anyone who tries to impose their agenda on our neighborhoods.

In a time when some want to divide communities like ours, Woodstock deserves a mayor who won’t whisper in the corner, but will speak up, loud and clear, for the people who call this place home.

From safe streets to strong schools to small businesses, I’ll turn up the volume on the issues that matter most: because democracy only works when everyone’s voice gets heard.

Unplugged. Unbought. Turning up the volume on democracy.

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I chose Woodstock because it feels like home, the kind of place where neighbors look out for each other, schools bring people together, and the arts give us joy and pride.

It reminds me of my hometown of Fairhope, Alabama: a place rooted in community, creativity, and care. I love that Woodstock is a town where you can really live, work, and play. And as an educator, I know strong schools build strong communities for every family, whether you have kids or not.

I didn’t just fall in love with Woodstock. I decided to fight for it.

Choosing WOodstock

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COMMUNITY ORGANIZER, NOT POLITICIAN

When powerful politicians tried to impose their agenda on our town, I didn’t wait for permission. I organized my neighbors and we fought back—loud, proud, and together.

That’s why I founded Woodstock Community Action Network (WCAN). Because decisions about Woodstock should be made by Woodstock residents, not by politicians in Atlanta or D.C.

We’ve brought thousands of neighbors into the streets to stand up for freedom, fairness, and local decision-making. WCAN proves that when regular people organize, we can defend our community against anyone who tries to divide us.

I’m not here to whisper in the corner—I’m here to give the people of Woodstock a mic.

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Why Local Government Matters

There are things we can’t do alone, and things the free market won’t do for regular families. Good government provides parks, schools, safe streets, and opportunities for everyone, not just those who can afford to buy their way to the front of the line.

I’ve worked across the spectrum—from big corporations to small family businesses—and I’ve seen that strong communities don’t happen by accident. They happen when people work together and when government provides the tools individuals and markets can’t provide alone.

Local government is where democracy lives.

What I Bring to the Job

I’m not just an organizer. I’m an MBA, project manager, educator, and strategist with over 16 years of experience helping organizations solve tough problems and use resources wisely.

My career spans corporate data analysis, digital marketing, health coaching, and community leadership. Whatever the role, I’ve always focused on one question: how do we improve people’s daily lives with smart, cost-effective solutions?

Problem Solver

I’ve managed projects that delivered multimillion dollar results, cut costs, and improved efficiency. I will use that same discipline to keep city projects on budget and accountable.

Small Business & Sustainability

I’ve built and run small businesses and earned advanced training in sustainable business. That experience helps me support entrepreneurs while keeping long-term quality of life in focus.

Budget-Minded

I’ve led initiatives that cut costs, increased accountability, and delivered measurable returns. As mayor, I’ll bring that same mindset to city proposals to save money, boost transparency, and ensure every tax dollar is accountable to residents.

Community Leadership

I founded Woodstock CAN to hold City Hall accountable, organize public events, and give neighbors a real voice, showing that I know how to mobilize people and build power.

Educator & Connector

I’ve taught professionals and students how to master new technology to open doors to better jobs. Woodstock needs leadership that stays current and makes opportunity accessible to all.

Clear Communicator

I have taught, written, and organized for years, turning complicated issues into plain language so residents can act — the most important power a mayor has in a weak-mayor system.

Woodstock is growing fast, with big capital projects and new developments on the table.

I believe residents deserve clear proposals, honest communication, and a mayor who treats the city like her client: asking tough questions, managing risk, and ensuring outcomes that work for everyone.

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How I See the World

I’m neurodivergent (autistic/ADHD), and that shapes how I lead. It helps me see problems logically, cut through political drama, and find fair solutions. Because I’ve always had to work hard to understand and communicate with different people, I can relate across groups and bridge divides.

I don’t claim a conventional faith, but I try to live by the values my father taught me: the strong have a duty to lift up the weak before lifting up themselves. I believe in love, kindness, and fairness, and that a rising tide should lift all boats, not just yachts.

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MUSIC BRINGS US TOGETHER

I’m a musician, writer, and educator, and I believe music is part of what makes Woodstock special. Music builds bridges where politics builds walls. Whether it’s supporting local venues, organizing community events, or just appreciating the musicality that runs through this town, I know creativity strengthens democracy.

Beyond music, I’ve built and run small businesses and taught in classrooms, gyms, and online. I know the challenges entrepreneurs and educators face because I’ve lived them. I believe local government should make it easier, not harder, for people to thrive.

At home, it’s me, my husband, our two cats, a stack of books, regular gym sessions, craft projects, and the birds at the feeder outside our window.

Music builds bridges where politics builds walls.