Greenville City Council District 3

Your current job and title:

I am a legislative affairs paralegal and special projects assistant; I also work as a writer.

Your highest level of education:

I have a Master’s of Public Administration, with a concentration in public policy.

If you're elected or re-elected, what will be your top priority? Why?

My top priority is safety. I see safety in a holistic way. That means safety from crime and bodily harm. Toward that end, we have enlarged our police force, and created special pay incentives to keep our senior and best officers on our force. More than that, safety means we need to
keep addressing traffic issues. We can do that with road improvements, stop lights, modifications like flashing lights, islands, and new patterns. In addition, we must make sure pedestrians can cross safely. That means adding marked crosswalks, signals, and protective features for them. Safety for all people means making needed ADA accommodations.

Safety means health, which requires clean air, clean water, and clean soil. We must protect our
environment if we are to remain in good, safe, health. Safety also means unafraid and welcomed. We are, and must always remain, a city where all feel loved and where all can live in confidence and safety.

If you're elected or re-elected, how will you involve your constituents in the process of making
decisions?

My track record shows my engagement with my district and the larger community. I regularly hold Town Hall meetings. I invite conversations via email, social media, and public comments. My personal cell phone number is publicly available, and I receive calls nearly every day about the issues our city faces. You’ll see me at community meetings, public forums, and civic events. I regularly attend neighborhood meetings to directly hear from residents about their interests and concerns. I am a member of a
nonprofit board, and serve as liaison to several city commissions.

Why should voters choose you for the position you're running for?

Voters trust me to defend them against bad decisions that could hurt our city. That includes protecting our citizens from threats like cryptocurrency mining, businesses that harm our local environment, and scams. It also means making sure citizens have a safe, healthy, supportive
environment. My track record shows my dedication to serving our community and
its citizens. That includes working for our shared well-being; clean air, water, and soil; and healthcare access. It means creating and keeping a thriving community where enterprises want to locate and do business. A
community that attracts global investments. A city that’s on the cutting edge of technology, while operating with an awareness of our shared environmental
responsibility.

I am working for our shared future, where each one of us has a safe place to live, in a neighborhood we love. A
future where all who want jobs can find them. Where healthcare is excellent, and close by. I will press for more greenways so people can safely walk and bike to work, to campus, to downtown, to shopping - in beautiful settings throughout our city. I’d like to keep expanding our bus and public transit. I support the arts, and want them to expand in our city. We need a performing arts center, I’ve heard many people say, and I will work for that. I want to keep Greenville a beautiful city where citizens can express themselves – and where everyone is visible and represented.

Which three things about you do you most want voters to know?

I am seeking reelection because of a desire to see Greenville continue its path as a thriving, welcoming community where businesses
flourish, and neighbors care for each other.

We are attracting global attention for economic development and need to make good decisions about how we grow.

I want to keep Greenville a beautiful, fun, dynamic city with affordable housing, public art, greenways and amazing attractions.

Is there anything else about you that you wish to tell voters?

I love serving the community. My vision for Greenville includes holistic safety, modern infrastructure, global investments and beautiful surroundings. We can assure this bright future with good policy, wise investments of taxpayer money, visionary plans and honest leadership. I am asking for your vote when you go to the polls. This year, your vote is more important than ever as I have two challengers. Turnout is essential! Thank you for your trust in me!