Professional Experience
Currently a legal case assistant at a law firm. Also I was an Inaugural council member of the Village of Indiantown.
Education
Master's of Public Administration
Indiantown has been home to me for all of my life, and this community has shaped who I am. My family, my faith, and my career have all been built here. Professionally, I have spent my career serving others. I currently work in the legal field as a case assistant. I also have years of experience managing budgets. I also earned a Master of Public Administration, which provided me with advanced training in public budgeting, ethics, strategic planning, leadership, and local government. I have already served six years on the Village Council and understand both the opportunities and the challenges our village faces.
I believe local decisions should be made by the people who live in the community—not by officials in Tallahassee who may not understand our local needs and priorities. Home rule exists for a reason: local governments are in the best position to make decisions that directly affect their residents.
At the same time, state laws sometimes limit what municipalities can do. When that happens, it's our responsibility as elected officials to inform the community and advocate for our community.
At this time, I don't know the full financial impact that eliminating or reducing property taxes would have on the Village of Indiantown. The first budget meeting starts July 9th. I believe it's important to be honest with residents. If the state changes how local governments are funded, the Village should clearly explain the financial impacts, what options are available, and involve the community in those discussions. Transparency is critical when decisions affect taxpayers and the services they receive.
There isn't a one-size-fits-all solution. We need to approach it with both compassion and accountability.
Protecting our environment is about protecting our future and for generations to come. The health of the Everglades, the Indian River Lagoon, and our waterways directly affects our drinking water, wildlife, economy, and quality of life.
We should continue investing in stormwater management, proper drainage, and infrastructure improvements that reduce flooding and help prevent pollutants from reaching our waterways.
20 years as a managerial accountant, 24 years in real estate
I believe we should be able to make rules that apply specifically to our community I am against SB 180 and pro home rule
I’m pro homestead exemption increases as our residents deserve to maintain homes and not be taxed out of them
Beautification and amenities that will attract visitors a destination type town safe roads and completion of our water projects
I support the efforts to reestablish the natural flows out of Lake Okeechobee into the Everglades, stop chemical agents being used in the lake and support natural means of dealing with sludge and overgrowth
