Campaign Phone
614-517-4812
Occupation
Senior User Experience Researcher and Design Strategist
Education
B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Northwestern University
Qualifications for Office
I bring a blend of professional experience, personal responsibility, and a deep commitment to Worthington. My background in collaboration, long-term planning, and problem-solving, combined with my experience as a full-time caretaker, equips me to address complex city challenges thoughtfully and effectively.
One of the most significant challenges facing Worthington is ensuring housing options that meet the needs of all generations, from young families seeking starter homes to older residents who want to age in place, while balancing neighborhood character. Another major challenge is supporting a strong, thriving local economy that benefits small businesses, workers, and families. I would address these by acting on our housing study, updating zoning to encourage creative solutions, developing a transparent economic development plan, and improving walkability, bikeability, and transit to create a connected community where residents of all ages and abilities can live, work, and thrive.
My priorities are to expand housing options that serve all generations, strengthen our local economy, and create a more connected Worthington through improved walkability, bikeability, and transit. I plan to advance these goals by implementing recommendations from our housing study and the Age-Friendly Worthington plan, updating zoning to encourage creative housing solutions, and using careful, transparent budgeting. I would also pursue grants and public-private partnerships to support small businesses and infrastructure projects, ensuring our investments are practical, sustainable, and benefit residents of every age and ability.
With Central Ohio’s population growth, Worthington must expand housing options and update infrastructure to meet community needs. I would act on our housing study and revise zoning to encourage creative solutions like multiplexes, accessory dwelling units, and mixed-use development that combines housing with updated commercial spaces. This approach allows us to build up while preserving neighborhood character. On infrastructure, I would prioritize walkability, bikeability, and transit improvements to keep Worthington connected and accessible. Through thoughtful planning and fiscally responsible investments, we can manage growth while supporting residents and local businesses.
Engaging residents and community stakeholders starts with meeting people where they are. Through my campaign, I’ve prioritized reaching the next generation, showing young people that their voices matter in shaping Worthington’s future. I believe it’s equally important to create opportunities that work for busy families—whether through flexible meeting times, accessible online tools, or going directly into community spaces. As a councilmember, I will continue these efforts by fostering open dialogue, making information transparent and easy to access, and ensuring all residents—across ages and backgrounds—feel heard and represented in decision-making.
My approach to building consensus draws on my professional experience facilitating workshops that bring diverse groups together to find alignment. I believe the best outcomes come from crafting a shared vision, where all voices are respected, and common goals emerge from collaboration. As a leader, it’s my responsibility to balance immediate concerns with long-term planning, ensuring that decisions we make today serve the needs of residents now and also build a stronger future for Worthington. By combining active listening with forward-looking leadership, I can help guide our community through disagreements toward solutions that benefit everyone.
Campaign Phone
614-395-2242
Occupation
SAHM, Worthington City Council Member, Volunteer, Community Advocate with previous relative work experience in, Licensed Financial Broker and Business Development Director in Economic Development
Education
B.S. in Business Management - Franklin University M.B.A. w/Concentration in Finance - Franklin University
Qualifications for Office
Current City Council Member, ARB/MPC liaison, and Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) member. I have lived in Worthington since 2002 with my husband, a WHS grad. We have two children who share a love for our community.
Our community has many great ideas of things the city should invest in, but to turn dreams into reality, achieve our plan’s visions, and not increase residents’ taxes, we must focus on attracting reinvestment in our city. Worthington is heavily reliant on income taxes (70%+ of revenue) to fund the high-quality services we enjoy. The people who work in our city pay these. Unfortunately, our employment centers & commercial corridors are aging compared to what businesses can find in other communities and the gap is widening. It is critical for our future that we create the walkable, mixed-use conditions, attractive design, and soft density that attracts reinvestment in strategic locations while preserving what makes Worthington unique.
We have spent several years conducting important plans concluding with our Worthington Together comprehensive plan. Once completed, it is time to turn our strong planning into action. Council must allocate the resources to reposition our older corridors & employment centers to attract partners willing to be invested in our city. This includes creating incentives for walkable, Worthington-appropriate housing and mixed-use development. Additionally, the collapse of local news has resulted in a vacuum filled by social media, rumor, and false information. The city must step into this vacuum. I am committed to multiplying communication, engagement, and education efforts so our community has a factual and trusted source of information.
Sustainability and community are so important to the people of Worthington. This means being part of the solution by 1) adding missing housing types for our aging residents, kids, and young professionals so they can live here, 2) reinvesting in our streets, parks, and infrastructure to make them resilient, connected, and multimodal, and 3) creating the conditions to attract the businesses, services, and entertainment our residents want closer to home. We must continue reinvesting in our neighborhoods – including the important stuff we don’t see but depend on, such as aging water, sewer, stormwater, and electric lines, and improving our internet infrastructure. We have been continually setting aside CIP dollars to make these investments.
I believe it is critical to be accessible and out & about in our community – this is beyond the many steering committees and public meetings related to our city projects, which are vital. I am one of the Council people you will see at events and activities large and small across the city, year-round. Those individual and small group conversations are so important to me because they allow me to hear the everyday concerns of our community, and not just the people we regularly hear from in e-mails to Council or who can attend our Monday evening Council meetings. I bring these conversations with me and weigh them equally in our deliberations. Please know that I am always interested in meeting for conversations about our city.
Building consensus is very important in government. I believe we have been doing that here in Worthington. Examples include our Deer Mitigation conversation and community survey (with over 4,000 responses!), our citizen-led Vision Worthington effort, and now our Worthington Together update of our 20-year-old comprehensive plan. That said, too much studying to achieve 100% consensus can be paralyzing because some issues are polarizing. In these cases, as leaders, it is our responsibility to take actions in the best interests of our community as a whole. I am committed to doing this. As one example, after a decade of discussion, I pushed for a resolution to our aging outdoor pools which led to a community-wide vote so we could move forward.
Campaign Phone
614-664-9557
Occupation
CEO / President
Education
Master in Education
Qualifications for Office
Local Multiple Business Owner, Charity Golf Outing, Served on the Ohio Railroad Museum, Classroom School Commander - Private Security
As we are proceeding through a Comprehensive Study / Worthington together, I feel this is the best time serving on Council with a new vision, that will help shape the future, for the next generation. Providing sound leadership and bringing our community together in common goals. First, is to learn what has happened in the past, that we can move forward on newer ideas, Second, is preparing a written document plan, (Encompasses the outcome study) input from city council members (Past - Present), city leaders and foremost from area residents, (WARD Group) All of which would be outline, in a timeline, which business developers, can feel assured, in their planning - investing- real for profitable outcomes, on future projects with our city.
The city for years, has been talking, alike on projects - deer population / Wilson Bridge Corridor. Setting council goals, creating a transparency timeline on tasks, work on new initiatives promoting existing - new businesses, to excel the city representatives being more supportive, for business retention. Seek ways to fill empty properties, to produce a revenue return, for benefiting of residence and city services. Worthington has always prospered financially, just like in business, how can residents received more of a return in benefits. Our future is based on a number of factors, we should recognize monthly business leaders, civic leaders, all of them contribute towards our success. Just like a farmer, we grow, by planting new seeds.
In the new comprehensive study, through citizen input, will show areas for new housing growth. As for existing large lot properties, when feasible, then property owners should be allowed to build extra housing space. This benefits families, retires, to stay in their home, keeping families together. The city should find ways to adopt a compressive zoning, allowing resident input, however, being flexible, for the home owner desire staying in place. Our community is a progressive - innovative community, let's stay ahead from other communities. We can again become the example, for other communities, to seek us out with new ideas. For too long, other communities has out paced us on growth, for businesses and new homes. This is our time.
First, our website, I am seeking input from residences, leaders. Second, is listening, providing feedback from the residents voice, As a long time resident, understanding, navigating through different groups, finding a common thread, in moving forward towards a outcome. I understand, at times, I will faulter, I will be a minority in my words, but I will continue to strive for our overall success. Allowing a new leader, with proven success, I will do my best for all of us.
Over my many years, in running a business, golf outings, raising moneys for charity, classroom setting, when two groups come together, this is a good start, towards success. In my profession, I have had allot of training in my approach, it is much different than others. First, I listen in the tone of the words, watch the body language. I then ask myself, plus the others what is in the meaning for their differences? I then seek from each group, in writing up the top 5 areas that they can't agree on, then the top 5 they can come together in agreement. We then move forward on how to resolve the other top 5, from both sides, in coming together for all of us in moving forward with a common outcome.
Occupation
Public Finance Attorney (Retired), focusing on nonprofit health care, senior living, affordable housing and economic development.
Education
Miami Univerity (B.A. Magna Cum Laude 1978); University of Michigan (J.D. 1982)
Qualifications for Office
Our family has lived in Worthington for 31 years, and we have grown to love our community. As a retired public finance attorney, I have helped cities and counties finance community assets that make those communities what they are, and I want to bring that expertise to Worthington's City Council. I have the analytical skills to help address the challenges facing Worthington.
Our greatest challenge is to repair and rebuild our reputation with the business and development community. Worthington currently has a reputation as being difficult to deal with. Significant employers have left, and with them we have lost substantial income tax revenue. We need to streamline and simplify the development process and make the requirements more certain and objective. In addition, and inextricably related to economic development, is the need to increase our housing inventory, focusing on affordability. Younger families can't find affordable homes in Worthington to let them put down roots like we did. And seniors who want to downsize don't have senior-appropriate options to let them stay in our community.
Economic development and housing are my two top priorities, and I would use existing resources to address those priorities, without raising taxes or lowering our standards. As we work with developers to improve our commercial tax base, we will enjoy both higher income tax and property tax revenues. In order to encourage development, we need to include judicious use of both TIF financing and tax abatements. With respect to housing, I would make residential projects eligible for tax abatement, and use tax abatement development agreements to encourage affordability, including work force housing, so that younger families and seniors can afford to live in Worthington, and employees of our businesses can live in the community where they work.
The 2024 Housing Needs Assessment indicated that Worthington needs as many as 2,000 additional housing units, and outlines strategies that can be used to address the housing shortage. That includes encouraging a greater diversity of housing types in Worthington which require a smaller footprint, such as patio homes, duplexes, quads, rowhouses and village-type developments. This will require updating Worthington's zoning regulations, without lowering our standards or damaging our character and charm. We can use development agreements to encourage housing type diversity, and also affordability. In addition, tax abatement could be used to encourage combining residential development with offices or other income tax-producing space.
Engagement with residents and community stakeholders is critical, and past development failures have been caused, in part, by inadequate engagement. We should strongly encourage developers to hold discussions with community members, particularly neighbors of the potential development, before bringing a proposal to the Municipal Planning Commission and City Council. In addition, we should encourage a genuine collaboration between a potential developer and City staff, so that the developer can know early on what will work and what won't, and learn from the City staff's perspective. Although not the norm, there have been instances where actions were taken by City Council without proper public notice and comment, and that shouldn't happen.
As a public finance attorney who spent more than 40 years leading and managing finance and development teams in financing and building projects, I have learned how to arrive at a consensus, where members of the team can live with the result, even though not everyone gets everything they want. The important thing is to give everyone a genuine opportunity to let their views be heard, even if they don't ultimately get everything that they want. This can be accomplished through formal public hearings or informal neighborhood meetings where a developer, for example, meets with community groups to solicit input and reaction to what is being proposed. I commit to make regular times available each week where residents can talk to me in person.
Occupation
Public Art coordinator at the Greater Columbus Arts Council
Education
Bachelor of Science in Architecture, The Ohio State University. Master of Arts in Urban Planning, UCLA. Master of Architecture, UCLA.
Qualifications for Office
I have a passion for the intersection between placemaking and strengthening communities. I have worked in non-profits, for profits, and have college teaching experience. I work as the Public Art Coordinator at GCAC. In Worthington, I serve on the Community Relations Commission, served as Co-Chair for a Vision Implementation Team, and I serve on the Comprehensive Plan Community Committee.
Worthington has lost some major employers (Anthem in 2018, Worthington Steel announced in 2025) at a loss of about 800 jobs.This is a challenge because our city services are funded mostly through the income tax paid by businesses and those who work here. Without a strong income tax base we risk needing to cut city services.Though the reasons businesses leave are complex, businesses have expressed a desire for class A office spaces, which are limited in our city. Our office inventory was built mostly in the 70’s and is outdated. I support the addition of mixed-used developments, where appropriate, along transportation corridors to better meet the needs of businesses, while creating dynamic live-work spaces to support greater sustainability.
Housing, economic development, and vibrant placemaking are my priorities. Worthington has completed a housing study, is working on the comprehensive plan, and the next step will be to update our zoning. Our zoning is mostly from the 70’s and outdated. An update to our zoning will allow development to progress more smoothly. I advocate for greater housing diversity, allowing missing middle housing in our neighborhoods, and higher density, mixed-used developments where appropriate, along our transportation corridors, outside of the historic core. Incrementally adding mixed-use density can increase the city’s revenue and incentives in private development can support community priorities like green spaces, public art, and vibrant streetscapes.
Worthington is landlocked, with only 2% of land open for development and with limited housing type options. There are few housing options for people who are just starting out, those looking to downsize, and few options at diverse price points. Many who work in Worthington can’t live here, creating challenges for our businesses. More housing diversity could help meet the changing needs of community members and welcome new residents. I support creating greater housing diversity by allowing the addition of missing middle housing (accessory dwelling units, duplexes, etc.) in our neighborhoods. I also support exploring higher density mixed-used developments, outside of our historic district, and along our transportation corridors.
I aim to be accessible and responsive to my community. If elected to City Council, I will offer regular monthly “office hours,” to take place in different locations in Worthington, to make myself available to hear from my constituents. I will read and respond to emails, and I will work to keep constituents updated about current issues by sharing information via social media. City Council positions are by nature collaborative. Voters will select a team of leaders to work for them and lead our city. But I want collaboration to extend beyond city leadership, because change requires community support. I invite you to join me to embrace the changes that will make Worthington a more vibrant, resilient, sustainable, and welcoming community.
I believe the people of Worthington care deeply about our community, and approach challenges with a desire to do what is best for our community. It is critical that we respect each other, and that we are always willing to listen to different perspectives. I have always strived to listen with care and to be willing to learn. We may not agree on everything, but that does not mean we can’t find common ground and work to find solutions. We need to accept that none of us will get everything we want, and I believe we can compromise and find a path forward. As a community, I want us to work to find common ground, and to find solutions that most of us can embrace for the common good.
Campaign Phone
6148934573
Occupation
Business Management
Education
The Ohio State University, B.S.B.A. (Honors Accounting); Chicago Theological Seminary, M.A. (Theological Studies); Emory University, Ph.D. (Psychology and Theology).
Qualifications for Office
Sound judgment, broad experience, and unshakable commitment to the Worthington public. Sixteen years as resident, with three children in our public schools; eight years on City Council; President and co-owner, Marcy Enterprises, Inc., a local manufacturing company; extensive formal education; led successful citizen-led Keep Worthington Beautiful campaign, Alzheimer’s Assoc. advocacy & fundraising
1) Promote economic development that serves the community. The City’s economic development efforts should prioritize two sectors: services/amenities that enhance the life of our community (restaurants, entertainment, public spaces, etc.), and commercial/industrial businesses that provide the tax revenue that funds infrastructure and vital services. Key redevelopment opportunities, mixed-use with housing: Northeast Area Corridor, Wilson Bridge Road, the Mall, and the Anthem building, providing connectivity to our historic downtown. 2) Ensure good governance. Let’s inform, engage, and truly listen to the public—we’ll make better decisions. Provide rigorous oversight of the City budget and operations—needed now more than ever.
1) Propose and support smart, sensible housing that provides more affordable and sustainable options; 2) Support economic development aimed at serving and enhancing the community; 3) Promote good governance and a healthy political culture; 4) Develop a long-term sustainability strategy, enabling us to lead by developing innovative, financially smart programs; 5) Closely work with schools when considering impacts of large development projects; 6) Maintain excellent city services; 7) Foster mutual understanding among all interests and members of our community. City operations are supported primarily through income tax revenues (withholding and business); smart economic development will enable an expansion of investments and services.
It’s important to keep in mind that housing in all forms, due to the expense of providing services, is a net cost to the City. Commercial activity is needed to pay for this, since income tax revenues (withholding and business) fund new infrastructure and support the ongoing costs associated with the housing. Fortunately, innovation is taking place across the country in building housing that is more affordable, sustainable, and community-friendly. Let’s embrace the best of these ideas, building new housing that is harmonious with surrounding neighborhoods, while avoiding inappropriate, exploitive projects. Let’s innovate, not imitate. In this way we can help seniors and welcome new members to our community to the benefit of all.
This question gets to the heart of the most important issue of this campaign: Who will decide how our community will evolve into the future? Will it be primarily the residents of Worthington, or will it be outside interests, enabled by allied consultants? I have seen how private equity money can quickly exploit and eviscerate what were once proudly successful, independent businesses—we must avoid similar destructive effects on our community. How? Resident-centered policymaking—truly listen to the public and act accordingly. Engage in direct outreach via public forums, invite and respond to emails and calls, publish articles and invite feedback (davidrobinsonblog.com), insist on the public’s absolutely central role in planning processes.
Creating a healthy political culture, where decision-making is fair and consistent with representative government, rests on truth in all things and mutual respect between all people. The City owes it to the public to be clear and transparent about the facts, motives, and reasoning behind policies and plans. That is the foundation of a healthy public process. Having one’s ideas taken seriously is what people rightfully expect, even if they do not get the outcome they seek. Consensus, if real, is a wonderful thing—but if it is simply what the powerful tell us it is, then claims of consensus only deepen divisions. We must avoid that, and instead commit to honoring and affirming the voices of the residents as the primary basis of public policy.
Campaign Phone
6147830678
Occupation
Attorney
Education
Vanderbilt University and Capital University Law School
Qualifications for Office
Unbiased resident focused solely on what the community is asking for
Worthington should be a place where people can find a home that fits their stage of life and their budget - whether they are just starting a family, downsizing in retirement, or anything in between. Our housing options are limited, and that creates barriers - young families can’t always move in, and longtime residents sometimes feel forced to leave or stuck with nowhere to go – leading to low supply of housing best suited for young and growing families. My goal is to support thoughtful redevelopment that adds diverse housing choices without losing Worthington’s character. On Council, I will encourage smaller, accessible, and age-friendly housing for seniors who want to stay in the community and work to ensure new housing integrates well
My primary priorities as a member of Worthington City Council are to successfully complete and implement the comprehensive plan, encourage high-quality redevelopment of currently zoned commercial properties along High Street and Wilson Bridge Road, expand innovative housing options across the city for all ages and income levels, and create and preserve vibrant public spaces that bring people together and support local businesses. These goals will be financed primarily through private investment, with the City playing a key role in guiding, supporting, and regulating development. Strategically using City funds and incentives will ensure growth adds real value for residents.
Central Ohio’s rapid growth is both a challenge and an opportunity. Worthington must be proactive, protecting what makes us special while preparing for the future. My plan: (1) Upgrade infrastructure—streets, sidewalks, bike lanes, and utilities—to keep residents safe and connected. (2) Support housing options for all ages and incomes so families, professionals, and seniors can stay here. (3) Use the comprehensive plan as our blueprint, ensuring citizens—not just developers—shape growth. (4) Be financially responsible by leveraging redevelopment, partnerships, and grants, while setting aside city funds without raising taxes.
I aim to meet our community where they are, at the soccer games, youth events, school drop off, neighborhood distribution lists, and farmers markets. Our pending comprehensive plan creation is of upmost importance and I want every resident to know they have a chance to have their voice heard. I then want to question the data collected and challenge the presentation of that data to be shown in an unbiased manner.
I think finding the right venue is critical. People cannot be expected to listen or learn from each other if they do not respect where others are coming from. I think finding a way to have smaller groups represent the larger group, then sitting down and hearing from each other and the limitations that face both sides will encourage mutual respect. I also think it will help for opposing representatives explain to their stakeholder groups why compromises are needed and what limitations must be taken into account. The hope is that the larger group respects and listens to their representative and can accept the compromised solution reached by the smaller working group.
