Occupation
Nonprofit Executive
Education
Dual B.A., Michigan State University; Executive Education, Harvard, Stanford, Cornell, Georgetown
Campaign Phone
(214)810-1595
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I've spent nearly two decades leading complex organizations, managing multi-million dollar budgets, and serving on statewide and national governing boards. I'm a former educator and current nonprofit leader, who completed executive education at Harvard, Stanford, Cornell, and Georgetown. I'm also raising my family here and experience Irving's streets and parks daily the way other residents do. I approach problems analytically, hold myself to measurable outcomes, and have spent my career turning big goals into practical plans and following through. That's what this seat requires.
Sound budgeting starts with honest prioritization. Before I vote yes on any expenditure, I ask: does this improve daily life for residents, who benefits and who pays, what's the full long-term cost, and how will we measure results? When constrained, I'd protect frontline services first and scrutinize new projects before cutting what residents feel. That means reviewing Irving's capital improvement plan and pushing for public dashboards so residents can track spending and results. Irving doesn't need vague platitudes. It needs a council member who reads the budget and holds the line.
Irving's public safety resources exist to serve Irving residents. Local police are most effective when focused on local crime, not deputized as federal immigration agents. Federal enforcement entanglement means additional training, wider scope, and administrative burden that pulls officers away from issues residents hired them to solve. It also erodes community trust and reduces crime reporting. I'd evaluate any intergovernmental agreement on the same terms: does it improve daily life for residents, who bears the cost, and how will we measure results? Local capacity belongs to Irving first.
Every resident is entitled to equal protection under the law, and that's the standard I'd hold Irving to. The 14th Amendment applies to how Irving issues permits, awards contracts, and delivers services. I'd support clear non-discrimination guidelines in city procurement and permitting, and push for a formal complaint process so residents know how to raise concerns and what happens next. When any instance of unequal treatment is documented, I'd pull the record, compare it publicly across similar applicants, and name what I find. Fair process isn't a courtesy. It's a governance standard.
Irving has contributed an estimated $2 billion to DART since 1983 while receiving declining service. The negotiated agreement was defensible but has real gaps. Returned funds require DART approval with no clear appeals process, the 25% return target after 2031 depends on legislative action that isn't guaranteed, and Irving has not received a full accounting of its exit debt exposure. I'll push for public dashboards on DART performance and Irving's mobility funds, defined service milestones, and a clear negotiating posture going into 2032 so Irving isn't starting from scratch.
Irving's streets tell you what City Hall is prioritizing. Gaps in pavement. Litter on corridors. Growth that brings warehouses but not tree canopy. Homeowners quietly displaced as investors buy up older neighborhoods. The tools to respond already exist: a HUD-funded down payment program with no public data on applications, approvals, or new homeowners; a 311 system whose complaint data should drive code enforcement in underserved apartments; a capital improvement plan that should reflect where all residents live, not just where tax revenue concentrates. Daily quality of life is the measure.
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Occupation
Business owner
Education
Bechelor of Business Adminstration
Campaign Phone
903-703-0062
As a mother, a business owner and community advocate, I listen, understand and take decisive action and I will bring that exact same dedication to the city council. My story is rooted in hard work,
perseverance and a deep commitment to serving this community- not just in words, but through action. My leadership is not from grand titles or ivy league education but from lived experience
managing a multi-generational household, a family, and hospitality business. I am not afraid to ask tough questions, demand transparency and stand up for what is right.
By setting priorities and listening to the residents to find out
what their needs and wants are. Then I will work toward providing what is needed first and then providing as much as possible as they want. By providing this information in real time, I will be mindful of the resident’s need for transparency.
Irving will work with other levels of government through cooperation and collaboration understanding the separation of powers of the different levels of government always keeping the wellbeing of our residents as our first priority. An instance very close at hand is how we interact with our local school districts. We need much more cooperation and collaboration to address shared problems such as drug use, mental health and crime.
The City of Irving should not discriminate in any form or manner including its policies and practices. Secondly, The City should lead the way in joyously celebrating the diverse cultures, heritages and religions of this City. Festivals, Holidays, cultural recognition and holy days all should be part of this cities identity. I want every family no matter their background to be heard and respected. My commitment is to ensure that fairness, inclusion and accountability are not just values we talk about but principles we actively uphold in every policy and decision.
As a member city of DART, we should provide access for those who rely on public transportation as a life line to get to work, school, medical appointments and the grocery store. With the cutting of the 225 and the 255 bus routes, our citizens are suffering. In collaboration with DART, we should reestablish those routes as quickly as possible, it is an emergency. Our citizens deserve public transportation that is accessible, efficient and future-ready. We need to support Public transportation that provides economic
opportunities, reduces congestion and improves the daily lives of our residents.
The biggest opportunity is our diversity, biggest challenge managing adequate housing for all residents. A truly strong city is also a compassionate one, we need to support the collaboration between the animal services and the local rescue missions. We can and we must do better for our animals, the compassion needs to extend to our residents as well. Instead of relying solely on city bureaucracy, we need to empower and support our local non-profits to take the lead to care for homeless individuals providing them with real help, resources and dignity.
