Professional Experience
My professional experience includes 25 years owning and operating a small business with my husband. That experience has given me a strong understanding of customer service, budgeting, problem solving, accountability, and the importance of following through. In small business, you learn quickly that people expect answers, service matters, and excuses do not get the job done.
Public Service
My public service has come from years of being involved in North Brevard and working to help strengthen the community I call home. I have organized neighborhood projects, supported church outreach efforts, helped with community events, and stayed actively engaged in local government issues. I believe public service is not about making noise; it is about listening, learning, building relationships, and helping people find real solutions.
Education
I am a high school graduate with some college, and I believe education should never stop. Much of what I have learned has come from real-life experience, working in business, serving my community, asking questions, and continuing to learn from people who understand the issues firsthand. I believe preparation matters, and I will always do the work needed to serve District 1 well.
Campaign Phone
321-863-8654
I support Redevelopment Agencies and Economic Development Zones/Districts when they are transparent, accountable, and measured by results. Sadly, North Brevard lost one of these exact tools with the end of the North Brevard Economic Development Zone (NBEDZ). It supported job growth, business expansion, infrastructure, and redevelopment. North Brevard cannot afford to stay stagnant; we need tools that help us compete and keep opportunity here.
I know vacation rentals are heavily restricted in Brevard, but that does not mean they do not exist. This is a slippery slope, so the focus should be clear reporting, fair investigation, enforcement of existing code, proper tax compliance, and protecting full-time residents without punishing responsible property owners.
I support strong partnerships between the County and local nonprofits, especially for seniors, food-insecure families, veterans, and vulnerable residents. These groups often reach people government cannot reach alone. That said, I would want to review current funding, staff recommendations, and measurable results before making promises. I would also look closely at whether support is reaching all areas of the county based on need. Taxpayer dollars should be transparent, accountable, and used to fill real gaps, not become automatic funding.
I support reviewing and updating impact fees when they are justified by data and tied directly to infrastructure needs like sewer, roads, drainage, and public safety. Brevard cannot continue approving growth while pushing the full cost of needed infrastructure onto existing taxpayers. At the same time, fees must be fair, legal, and predictable so responsible development can move forward. My priority will always be representing residents, asking the right questions, and making sure growth helps pay for the services and infrastructure it requires.
I support responsible aerospace manufacturing and production facilities when they bring good jobs, strengthen our economy, and are properly located with infrastructure in place. Brevard has a long history in aerospace, and we should build on that wisely. I do not support data centers in Brevard County. They can place heavy demands on electricity, water, land, and infrastructure without enough direct public benefit. Residents should not carry the cost or resource burden for projects that do not serve the community. Growth must make sense.
Brevard County needs an honest conversation about service levels, growth, and revenue. No one wants higher taxes, but we cannot ignore rising costs, population growth, aging infrastructure, current limits on taxable value, and the proposed homestead exemption increase coming before voters that could further reduce local revenue. The County must prioritize core services, review budgets carefully, pursue grants and partnerships, and make sure growth helps pay for growth. Residents deserve facts, not campaign slogans.
Professional Experience
Software developer, small business owner, nonprofit founder, and community advocate. Experience in business operations, finance, technology, project management, and community engagement. Former banking professional with experience serving individuals and small businesses.
Public Service
Founder and leader of community nonprofit initiatives focused on helping Brevard County residents. Active volunteer and advocate for government transparency, fiscal responsibility, community improvement, and citizen engagement. Regular participant in local government meetings and community organizations.
Education
College coursework and continuing education through professional training, certifications, workshops, and independent study in business, leadership, and public service.
I generally oppose redevelopment agencies and special economic development districts because I believe they are too often used to pick winners and losers. Government should not be in the business of handing out special favors or subsidizing well-connected interests. I trust local businesses, entrepreneurs, and hardworking residents to drive economic growth when government focuses on transparency, infrastructure, public safety, and a level playing field for everyone.
I believe property rights matter. People who invest in and maintain their property should have the freedom to use it responsibly. At the same time, neighbors should not have to deal with excessive noise, parking problems, or safety concerns. Government's role is to enforce reasonable standards fairly, not create unnecessary restrictions that punish responsible property owners.
I'm all for helping seniors, feeding hungry families, and supporting people who are going through tough times. What I'm not for is writing checks with no accountability. If a nonprofit is doing good work and can show results, that's money well spent. If taxpayer dollars are disappearing into administrative costs, political agendas, or programs that aren't working, then it's time to ask tough questions. Compassion and accountability can go hand in hand.
I support making developers pay their fair share. Too often, residents are told growth is good while they sit in more traffic, watch infrastructure fall behind, and end up paying the bill. If a development creates additional demands on roads, sewer systems, and other public services, those costs should be factored into the project. Growth should benefit the community, not leave taxpayers responsible for cleaning up the mess afterward.
I am not interested in giving a green light to every large project that comes along just because it is labeled economic development. If a company wants to locate here, it should prove it will create meaningful local jobs and not place excessive demands on our water, power grid, and infrastructure. Brevard residents should not be expected to sacrifice resources and quality of life so large corporations can maximize profits. Our community's needs should come first.
Families across Brevard have to live within a budget, and government should do the same. We must focus on core services, eliminate waste, and ensure growth pays for the infrastructure it requires. Through responsible planning, accountability, and fiscal discipline, we can maintain a high quality of life without placing additional burdens on taxpayers.
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