Why should I vote for you?
And why are you running again?
My father's heart for civic service has always inspired me. My dad is the chair of the planning board in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Earlier this year, he received the perfect weekly attendance award for 50 years of service to the Longwood Rotary Club. Since I was old enough to flip pancakes and serve coffee, I was right next to him, learning how to give back to my community.
I came to North Carolina in 1994 to attend the School of Design at NC State. I have been working with youth, teens, and families since I was 18 years old. I moved to Wake Forest eight years ago and now work with the Wake Forest Chamber Foundation helping to develop our town’s future leaders. I love this town more than any other place I’ve lived. I serve on the Trentini Foundation board, the Wake Forest Business & Industry Partnership Board, the Wake Forest Downtown Board, the Wake Forest High School Business Alliance, and lead worship at Wakefield United Methodist Church.
The growth of our town has been exciting, but also something to be managed. In the past four years, we as a board have pushed developers to create the right projects with the good of the town in mind. We have denied cases that did not benefit neighboring communities. Many of our re-zoning cases have been amended and improved over months and even years of compromise. We need the right businesses, the right developments, and the right protected open space to keep our residents happy. Over the past two years, we have walked through the COVID-19 pandemic with you and have tried our best to make decisions that keep our families healthy and safe. Like you, we have struggled to stay positive, protect our families and neighbors, and rebuild from this crisis.
Wake Forest has been built on a rich history, and we are continuing to rebuild from the past two years. I believe we will be making decisions that will matter not just in 5 years, but in 50 years. At 45 years old, I am close to the average age of those that are moving into our community. In the next four years, it is my goal to create more jobs in town, and more opportunities for families to live, work, and play in Wake Forest.
If re-elected as Wake Forest Town Commissioner, I vow to continue to listen more than I speak. I promise to keep the public engaged in Town decisions, and get more families connected to our Town and to each other. I will advocate for those residents and small businesses who might feel disconnected to Town decisions.
You have two votes for town commissioner in this election. In the past four years, I have built strong relationships with the school system, our county commissioners, NC DOT, and our state lawmakers.
As the most senior member of the board of commissioners, and the only female running, I would be honored to earn one of your two votes and to serve you and serve our great town for another term!
