Ayden Town Commission Ward 5

Your current job and title? Retired

Your highest level of education?

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

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

Addressing the citizens’ concerns [and] assuring and voicing their inquiries when necessary. I want to assure that it is clear that the citizens understand why decisions are made

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

I will continue to attend the different Board and Commission meetings as a Commissioner liaison and assure that there is proper citizen representation on all entities, continue my
involvement/presence in activities in the town and continue my one-on-one with
citizens, addressing their needs and concerns. I will continue to attend classes. webinars/conventions and doing research to assure that I am equipped to address/involve the citizens properly.

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

I am concerned about the town and its citizens. I believe in addressing the citizens’ concerns with the proper authorities. My votes are based on the best interest for the town by bringing
ideals from city staff, citizens and commissioners together to make the best decisions that will benefit the town and its citizens.

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

• I have experience as a citizen, a former local government employee and as a commissioner. This gives me experience in looking at issues from all points of view
  
• I am very visible in the community addressing citizens’ concerns
  
• My actions speak louder than my words
  

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

I want the community to know that I am very visible and actively engaged in the community. I take my role as a commissioner seriously. I base my decisions on careful research and thoughtful considerations. Though I may not speak often during meetings, it is because I do my research behind the scenes. I study the issues and listen to residents and come prepared to make informed choices that serve the best interest of Ayden.