Operational background focused on reducing waste, challenging assumptions, and finding root causes. Managed forecasting for a ~$1B portfolio & currently serves on P&Z. I know how to tackle issues now.
My door is always open. Two-way communication requires real engagement, so I’ll stay active&serving, attending events, and being present in the community. By truly knowing our diverse city, I can better understand and address its varied needs. That allows me to be proactive and transparent on the issues that matter most, whether it’s traffic, water rates, water discoloration, or staying engaged at
As a city, we do not have much say in electricity. However, clean water is a hot topic for Hutto. I believe we need to start with identifying the hot spots or the old pipes that need to relined or replaced, and do testing throughout the flushing process. Start with relining old pipes and change the chemistry at water treatment and then hold to a plan for aging pipes, monitor and report quarterly.
My top 3 priorities are a new justice center, continued investment in staffing and moving away from Williamson County dispatch to a more local one. Pushing for a justice center that is beneficial and built for the future needs of Hutto while moving in a dispatch that can save us millions over the years. We need to have a competitive pay and attract talent often. We can't burn out our officers.
We’re growing north and east, with ~$236M committed to roads. Yet projects miss timelines and budgets. Before throwing more money at roads, we need a stronger process, or delays will only get worse. After, I would address road 1660N & a lot of the crossings and roads there as we continue to build out a high school expansion. We need continued improvements 1660S as well as more development arrives.
My professional experience as a strategy consultant equips me with the skills to navigate complex issues towards actionable steps; and decades of volunteer service gives me an unfiltered perspective.
I listen without bias, support our city comms team, utilize resident surveys and would be able to articulate back to residents what I learned from the data and how/ why I would vote on the issues. Being deeply embedded in Hutto as a business and homeowner, parent, and volunteer; I would continue to persue input by meeting residents where they are: community groups, affiliations and 1-1 meetups.
I’d prioritize long-term infrastructure planning, upgrading water systems and building capacity. I’d diversify energy sources, investing in renewables. Also, I’d work with regional partners to secure reliable water contracts and energy grids, ensuring both sustainability and affordability for current residents and for our city long-term; I am rooted here and care about long-term solutions.
Working jointly with our Chief of Police, my priorities are ensuring a well-staffed and trained PD with a justice center, increased neighborhood patrols to build trust and community bonds, and to invest in mental health services and training so our public safety teams can respond with care and effectiveness in keeping our city a family-centered community where people look out for one another.
I’ll bolster infrastructure by reviewing and implementing our master plans, tackling bottlenecks in traffic, housing, and utilities. I’ll rely on validated data and citizen input, ensuring a five-year plan that balances costs, raises impact fees on developers, and avoids tax hikes on residents.
