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Sun Prairie’s rapid growth requires a balanced approach to preserve our small-town feel while providing modern amenities. Whether residents have lived here for decades or are young families new to the area, we all share the same goal of maintaining the character of our community. We must ensure housing development remains proportional to our infrastructure, parks and economic growth. This means moving beyond generic, "cookie-cutter" houses and large apartment complexes to offer diverse housing options suitable for all income levels. Proper timing and proportionality are essential.
As our city grows, we must expand the tax base to support essential services like fire, police, and community resources. We can no longer rely heavily on Tax Increment Financing (TIF), which diverts new property tax revenue away from the general fund for decades. While our 14 active TIFs may have served a past purpose, they now limit our ability to fund the infrastructure and services required for a larger population. By updating our incentive strategies, we can encourage responsible development while maintaining high-quality city services and preserving our community’s unique character.
My constituents want to see the City Council talk about more than housing. We need to attract businesses of all sizes, so Sun Prairie doesn't turn into a commuter town where all we have is housing, but everyone drives to Madison/Milwaukee for work. We want people to work, eat, play, recreate and pay taxes locally. Related to that is better financial management. If we don’t make smarter decisions, we will have to reduce services, lay off staff, and borrow even more than we already have. Instead, we should pay off debt, stop giving money to for-profit developers, and prioritize community needs.
I have lived in my district for 30+ years and am a dedicated public servant. I am a veteran who served in the US Air Force for 11 years as a maintenance officer and AFROTC instructor. As a civilian, I advocated for senior adults as Dane County Area Agency on Aging manager, local senior coalition executive director, and Colonial Club programs director. I also served on the Sun Prairie school board for 9 years. I have a bachelor's degree in Sociology/Anthropology and master’s degree in Public Administration. I know what it takes to make tough budgetary decisions and balance competing interests. I have heard from my constituents about what they are looking for in their next alder. I will be responsive and accountable to them, and no one else.
Home municipality
City of Sun Prairie
Home ZIP code
53590
Preferred pronouns
He/Him
Regionally, the fastest way new units are being added is through apartments, but many Sun Prairie residents still cannot afford them, including seniors, working families, and people who want to move here. Even if we build more, rising costs and a proposed referendum that could further increase taxes risk leaving too many neighbors behind. I believe we must invest in people over things by expanding rental and down‑payment assistance, financial and tenant education, and access to skills and workforce resources so residents can afford the housing they actually desire and, in turn, help others do
Sun Prairie’s growth must be strategic and centered on residents, not treated as an afterthought. Developers should engage directly with neighborhoods, hold meaningful meetings, and show how community feedback shaped their projects—not just consult with city staff. With resident input, the city should clearly identify natural areas and historic or cultural sites to preserve before development moves forward. To keep our community safe, we must strengthen neighborhood resources like Neighborhood Navigators and Watch groups so residents can partner proactively with police, fire, and EMS.
Residents are most concerned about rising taxes and fees, housing costs, and the challenge of making ends meet. Many also feel disconnected from City Hall and unsure how decisions are made. I will advocate for clear, plain-language budget summaries, regular Q&A opportunities for direct conversation with staff and council, and outreach that reaches renters as well as homeowners. When residents understand how decisions affect their taxes, services, and neighborhoods, they can offer informed input that genuinely shapes city policy.
As a former District 4 alder, I have firsthand experience working on Sun Prairie’s budget, development decisions, and policy. My career in customer relations is about solving problems, de‑escalating conflict, and making complex information understandable. I’ve built relationships across the community and know how to navigate city processes to get answers for residents. That mix of public service, professional skills, and lived experience in District 4 prepares me to deliver practical, people‑first results
