Education
I have a BA in Psychology from Smith College.
Experience
I’ve been a proud Chalfont resident for nearly 3 years and both my kids attend Pine Run Elementary. I bring over 15 years of project management skills and community advocacy experience. I’m excited to lead and work alongside you to make Chalfont an even better place for all of us.
One of the most important issues I find in Chalfont is the need to build more community and create more family friendly spaces in the area. I'm also a strong advocate for public art, which has been shown to positively impact local businesses and help foster a sense of community.
I would work alongside the Town Council and Chalfont residents on community events, public art spaces, and other community activities.
I am running for Mayor because I truly enjoy living in Chalfont and want to help make it an even better place to live, work, and raise a family. As a newer resident and a mom of two, I bring a fresh perspective and a deep commitment to our community's growth and well-being.
I bring over 15 years of project management skills and community advocacy experience. I’m currently the Development and Community Engagement Specialist at Cultureworks Greater Philadelphia. Prior to this role, I successfully managed $363,000 in funding artists, creative businesses, and nonprofits, fostered collaboration and equity in the arts community, and invested in high-impact public-art projects in the city of Norwich, Connecticut. My engagement with artists, community members, and city officials has helped break down barriers to art equity.
Throughout my career, I've built strong relationships and collaborations with community leaders, businesses, organizations, and government agencies. I’m excited about the opportunity to work with fellow Chalfont residents to build a stronger, more connected community.
Education
CB West 1980, Indiana University of Pennsylvania BS Finance 1975, Associate Real Estate Broker, 1989
Experience
Bucks County Resident since 1969, Chalfont Borough resident form 1993HARB off and on from 1993-2005, Chair Chalfont Borough Planning Commission 7 years, Chair Chalfont Borough Zoning Hearing Board 6 years, Author Current Zoning Ordinance, Mayor 8 years, Member CBRPD Commission 8 years
Infrastructure improvements and updates continue to be a struggle for small Boroughs like Chalfont. Our budgets make it difficult to fund projects in the millions of dollars. We currently have about 3 million dollars of improvements that are unfunded mandates and need to be addressed. I will continue to help source grants and funding to make these improvements.
Traffic is always a problem in Chalfont. We are a hub for travelers form the North, South, East and West. The Bristol Rd extension is a partial solution that will make access for emergency vehicles easier. This project needs to be well thought out and funded so that the issue is not just moving the problem from one place to another.
Making Chalfont a walkable community with access to small businesses is a passion of mine. I will promote parking access to the downtown to help small businesses to thrive in Chalfont Borough. Ow Wow Cow is a perfect example as well as the development of the St James Church.
My 30 years of experience in shaping the Borough has shown what can be done when you add the expertise that I have in 40 years in the Real Estate field and my love for my hometown. I can make a difference in the lives of everyday Chalfont residents.
Planning Commission 7 years, Zoning Hearing Board 6 years, HARB, 10+ - years, 40 years in the Real Estate Industry. Author of the current Zoning Ordinance. Board member of the Chalfont New Britain Business Alliance bringing together Business interests with Municipal authorities. 30 years as a Borough resident where I have rehabbed 3 properties in the center of the Borough, adding to the value of downtown Real Estate. 8 years on the Central Bucks Regional Police Commission helping to keep crime in Chalfont incredibly low.
