Issues

PRIORITIES

Education
As a product of public education, I’m committed to high-achieving schools and will support our ongoing commitment to excellence in education and top-notch youth and recreation programs. Our young people deserve an outstanding public education that prepares them for college and to be successful in the workforce and in every aspect of their lives.

Economic and Business Growth
I will assist local businesses by preserving and enhancing resources and fostering their ability to successfully conduct business in our town. I will support responsible development and business growth, while ensuring that we continue to protect and preserve the character, history and rural integrity of our community.

Sustainability
I will work hard to ensure that the services being provided to all residents are efficient, satisfactory and sustainable and that we upgrade our infrastructure as necessary. I will help to ensure that our senior citizens continue to experience the quality of life that they deserve and that they, along with our recent college graduates and families just starting out, can afford to live in town.

Open, Honest and Ethical Government
I’m committed to conducting town government openly, honestly and ethically, while reaching beyond the lines of party affiliation to work with all town officials for the betterment of our community. I will respect the public trust and will be open, accountable and responsive to residents, while developing responsible budgets and policies.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

 

• Voted to fully fund the school budget every year and was the only council member on the Citizens Advisory Group that advocated for full-day kindergarten, advanced placement courses, art and music education, and technology upgrades in the classroom.
• Helped lead the effort in creating first-ever agreement with Bryant University in which they annually contribute to the town $100,000 toward providing police, fire and rescue services to campus.
• Supported the adoption of an Economic Overlay District along Route 116/7 creating the opportunity for responsible commercial expansion to offset the tax burden on homeowners. This corridor, developed consistent with our Comprehensive Plan, will create jobs and economic growth.
• Supported the effort to conduct a feasibility study of our Fire Department, and as result, the town is laying the ground work for enhancements to our existing stations along with the construction of a new station. At the same time, much needed renovation and modernization to our Police Station is nearing completion.
• Taken her public service very seriously and made every decision as honestly and fairly as possible while securing bi-partisan approval on numerous issues that are extremely important to the taxpayers of our town.
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