I'm running because I'm a Democrat who has devoted her adult life to helping others and making my community better. I was elected to the Macedonia (OH) City Council in 2012 and eventually served as Council President. I won that election by getting out, knocking on doors, and having conversations with hundreds of voters. During my tenure, the Council achieved the following significant benefits for our city:
· Increased staffing and modernized equipment for police and fire/rescue
· Paid off City debt, reduced tax rates, eliminated deficit spending and built a 10% surplus
· Focused on economic development, resulting in the creation of hundreds of jobs, new housing and retail, options for senior housing and a new hotel.
· Obtained more than $200M in State and Federal funding for infrastructure programs, including highway improvements, road resurfacing and playground equipment.