The New York State Assembly is the lower chamber of the New York State Legislature. Alongside the New York State Senate, it forms the legislative branch of the New York state government and works alongside the governor of New York to create laws and establish a state budget. Legislative authority and responsibilities of the New York State Assembly include passing bills on public policy matters, setting levels for state spending, raising and lowering taxes, and voting to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes.The New York State Assembly meets in the state capitol building in Albany, New York.Assembly District 118 includes parts of Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Oneida, and St. Lawrence counties.
Experience and Qualifications
I'm living with the decisions that Albany makes. I am a wife, a mother and a daughter who is willing to stand up for our district.
Community Involvement
Attends local government meetings across the district Supports community events and fundraisers Works with volunteer fire, EMS, and first responders Supports small businesses Involved in church and mission work Connected to local agriculture Supports military families and veterans Engages with families and schools Listens to community concerns
Education
high school, college
Party Endorsements
None at this time; primary election pending
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My top priorities are simple and come directly from the people I’ve been meeting across the 118th District: listen, show up, and deliver real results.
1. Strengthening our local communities and infrastructure
Our towns and villages are struggling with aging water systems, sewer infrastructure, and limited resources. I will work to make funding more accessible, reduce bureaucracy, and ensure rural communities aren’t left behind when it comes to basic infrastructure and services.
2. Supporting small businesses, schools, and working families
I will focus on cutting unnecessary red tape, lowering the burden on small businesses, and making sure our schools have the support they need without being overwhelmed by mandates. Strong communities start with strong local economies and good schools.
3. Standing up for public safety and rural quality of life
That means supporting our volunteer fire departments, EMS, and law enforcement with the resources, training, and recruitment help they need.
We all care about protecting our environment, but the way Albany is going about it isn’t working for Upstate New York.
Top-down mandates like forcing electric school buses or sweeping energy requirements shift massive costs onto local taxpayers, schools, and small towns that simply can’t afford them. And too often, they’re pushed through without real input from the communities expected to implement them.
I believe the better path is local control and practical solutions:
Let communities decide what works best based on their budgets, geography, and infrastructure not one-size-fits-all mandates from Albany.
Invest in resilient infrastructure like roads, bridges, water, and sewer systems to better handle flooding and extreme weather
Support farmers and landowners who are already good stewards of the land and part of the solution
Encourage innovation over mandates, allowing new technologies to develop in ways that are reliable and affordable
Every New Yorker deserves to be treated fairly, with equal opportunity to succeed, no matter their background.
I don’t believe government should be dividing people or making decisions based on race or identity. I oppose one-size-fits-all mandates and hiring quotas. Instead, I believe in policies that lift everyone up and strengthen the foundations that lead to long-term success.
That starts with strong families, safe communities, and real opportunity:
Support for families and children, because success begins at home and early in life.
Better education and workforce pathways, so every student has a real shot at a good-paying job
Fair and consistent application of the law, with respect for both public safety and individual rights
The Court’s decision reinforces an important principle: government should not be drawing districts or making decisions primarily based on race.
In New York, I believe we should focus on fair, transparent redistricting that respects communities and the Constitution, without political or racial manipulation. Voters should choose their representatives, not the other way around.
That means:
Ending gerrymandering in all forms, whether it’s done for political or racial advantage
Strengthening independent redistricting processes so maps are drawn fairly and openly.
Focusing on communities of interest, geography, and local input, not race-based quotas or mandates
Every voter deserves an equal voice. The goal should be fairness, transparency, and trust in the system, not dividing people or drawing lines based on identity.
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