I am also a member of the Farmington Area Jaycees. I am one of the original members of the Warnerettes Parasol Drill Team, I once volunteered as publicity coordinator at the Warner Mansion museum, and for two years I ran a then-and-now history column called Vintage Point.Ĭommittees I’ve served on: Multicultural Multiracial Committee (MCMR), Elections Committee, Parking Advisory Committee, Charter Review Committee, Farmington Area Arts Commission, Pathways Committee, Historical Commission. I also report for Northville’s monthly magazine The ‘Ville. We keep small business owners up to date on new technologies, legislation, and how to run a better business. My day job is managing editor at a trade magazine that covers heating and air conditioning. You can trust that going forward, I will be there to champion the issues that make a difference in your lives every day. I’ve been your advocate, your problem solver, and your voice on City Council. It takes going out and asking people for input. I know that solving problems takes research and investigation. I will provide the leadership and do the work to make it happen. To stop the flooding and to tackle the outages, we need better infrastructure that can handle this new reality. Last summer’s violent storms have made clear that combating the effects of climate change needs to be our #1 priority. In August, I went to Lansing to advocate for residents experiencing recurring electrical outages. When cronyism threatened our library, I spoke out publicly against it. When the pandemic hit, I voted to help our downtown businesses through the new social district and outdoor dining. In tough times, I’ve stood up for our community. I championed new investments in parks, pathways, and energy-efficient streetlights plus the creation of a new walkability committee. I voted to fix battered streets and overloaded drains and finally made the Farmington Road streetscape (coming 2022) possible. ![]() I worked to pass a voter-approved millage that got the city’s finances back in the black. ![]() I promised to focus on making Farmington an even better place to live. In 2016, I was fighting to save Victorian houses downtown when a former Mayor and councilwoman said, “You know, if you really want to make a difference, you need to run for Council yourself.” So I ran - and was the top vote-getter in 2017. I was re-elected to a 4-year term on Nov 2, 2021. Hi! I am an editor, photographer, long-time Farmington resident, and your City Councilmember.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |