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Occupation
Data Analyst
Education
BS in Finance, MBA, MS in Finance
I'm a longtime resident of this district who pays attention. I've watched how decisions get made, and how often the public feels left out. I bring real-world problem-solving experience. Juggling family, education, and career taught me to listen and make decisions with limited resources. The degrees earned while working show I’ll do the homework. Every Councilmember had a first term. What can’t be taught is an analytical mindset or conviction that residents should know and determine what happens in their community. Serving alongside people, rather than overseeing them, has shaped how I lead.
Managing budgetary challenges starts by distinguishing between wants and needs, protecting core services, and scrutinizing new spending. I'd approach the budget as families do: by prioritizing, looking for waste, and ensuring value for every dollar. My life experience is reinforced by degrees in Finance and Business Administration, which give me the tools to analyze budgets and make data-driven decisions. When tough choices come, I'll listen to residents and be transparent about tradeoffs. We can't do everything, but we can do the right things well if we're disciplined about how we spend.
Our city should seek productive partnerships with federal agencies like Homeland Security while maintaining local decision-making. Public safety is primarily a local responsibility, and federal partners should support, not direct, our efforts. I support cooperation on disaster response, human trafficking prevention, and securing public events. But I'd push back against federal overreach or unfunded mandates that don't fit our community's needs. Garland knows its challenges best. Our job is to protect residents while ensuring their rights and voices aren't overshadowed by Washington DC.
Every resident deserves to feel safe and welcome in Garland. I'd support clear, enforceable nondiscrimination policies that cover housing, employment, and public accommodations, so no one is denied fair and legal access to needed services or opportunities. I'd also support strengthening our Community Multicultural Commission, giving it tools to address complaints, educate the public, and promote understanding. Prevention matters as much as enforcement. Beyond policies, I'd listen to residents who've experienced discrimination and work with stakeholders to identify gaps in our protections.
Public transit should connect residents to jobs, healthcare, education, errands, and entertainment. I'd strengthen our DART partnership to ensure reliable service along high-ridership corridors and during commute hours. I'd advocate for better first-mile, last-mile connections: safe sidewalks, bike routes to stations, and parking. We must address safety for riders at stations and residents around them. For seniors and residents with disabilities, I'd work with DART to improve services wherever gaps exist. Our approach should be practical, data-driven, and focused on those who rely on it most.
Garland’s greatest challenge is rebuilding communication and trust between residents and City Council. Recent debates show residents too often feel surprised and left out of decisions affecting them. We must also balance city growth with the cost of expanding and maintaining infrastructure, ensuring growth pays for itself without burdening residents. However, this challenge is also our greatest opportunity. As construction projects are completed and development pressure increases, we can thoughtfully shape growth that respects our character, attracts quality jobs, and builds our tax base.
Occupation
Director of Operations
Education
Associate of Science in Biology
Campaign Phone
469-264-3556
I have been elected two terms on the Garland City Council and remain deeply involved through service with local nonprofits, neighborhood meetings and events, and regular District 5 town halls. My work on the City Council, council committees, and prior service on the Plan Commission and Parks Board has given me experience with budgets, public safety, development, and long-range planning. I stay accessible and listen carefully, giving me a clear understanding of residents’ priorities. Having spent nearly my entire life in District 5, I bring a firsthand understanding of the community I serve.
Garland faces imminent fiscal challenges as a built-out city with low residential valuations. A swap-and-drop tax measure will help stabilize revenue losses from SB2. With substantial completion of the 2019 Bond Program, Garland has demonstrated its ability to deliver major projects responsibly and on time. Maintaining strong reserves and expanding our sales tax base through targeted economic development in key neighborhoods and shopping centers will ensure long-term fiscal stability while maintaining the level of service excellence residents have come to expect.
Public safety is the city’s top priority. Residents should feel comfortable going to the police with concerns and confident they will be protected. Local law enforcement must remain focused on maintaining order and serving the community. While the city must comply with state and federal laws, our officers should remain focused on their local mission and not divert attention to enforcement actions outside that role. Strong relationships between residents and local law enforcement are essential, and intergovernmental coordination should support, not undermine, that trust.
City policies should ensure everyone is treated fairly and with dignity. No one should face discrimination based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or economic status. I support policies and procedures that reinforce equal treatment under the law and provide clear, accessible avenues for addressing concerns when they arise. Garland’s diversity is one of its greatest strengths, and our city government should continue promoting fairness, respect, and accountability so everyone who lives, works, or visits here feels welcome.
As Garland develops more destinations, we should continue working with DART to improve mobility and accessibility within the city, including local shuttle connections. DART remains an important regional partner, but the system must evolve to meet current needs. That includes expanding rail, paratransit, and GoLink where feasible, evaluating underused routes, and using more flexible options such as smaller vehicles. Improving safety and public confidence is critical, with stronger fare compliance, enforcement, and infrastructure that helps riders feel secure.
Garland’s greatest challenge is generating sufficient revenue to sustain service levels in a largely built-out city with low average appraisal values, SB2 revenue caps, and rising operational demands. However, we have opportunities to strengthen our financial outlook. A swap-and-drop tax rate adjustment, along with efforts to increase commercial activity through new destinations, streets investment, and targeted revitalization, can help address these challenges. The 2025 Economic Development Bond Program supports this work by attracting new commercial activity that strengthens city revenues.
