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I'm running for Laramie City Council because I believe our community works best when citizens are informed, involved, and heard. Since coming to Laramie in 1987, I've built a career in local media, business development, and community engagement. As Director of The TALK SHOP, I've worked with residents, businesses, nonprofits, and public officials to encourage informed civic dialogue. My experience includes communications, budgeting, strategic planning, marketing, and problem-solving. I'll bring transparency, accountability, thoughtful planning, and a commitment to listening so City Hall remains responsive to the people it serves.
My top three priorities are transparency, responsible growth, and a strong local economy. First, I want to improve communication between City Hall and residents by making information more accessible and encouraging meaningful public participation before major decisions are made. Second, I support thoughtful planning that protects our neighborhoods, infrastructure, water resources, and quality of life while preparing for future growth. Third, I want to strengthen Laramie's economy by supporting local businesses, attracting quality jobs, and ensuring city policies encourage investment while being responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars.
If property tax revenues decline, the City's first responsibility is to protect core services such as public safety, streets, water, sewer, and essential infrastructure. Budget decisions should be transparent, data-driven, and made with meaningful public input. I would prioritize efficiency, eliminate unnecessary spending where possible, and carefully evaluate new projects based on community benefit and long-term sustainability. At the same time, we should strengthen Laramie's economy through responsible growth that expands the tax base, helping maintain essential services while respecting taxpayers and living within our means.
Rather than adding ordinances, I believe the City should first review existing ones to ensure they are clear, effective, consistently enforced, and not creating unnecessary burdens. I support regular reviews to eliminate outdated or duplicative regulations and simplify processes where appropriate. If new ordinances are proposed, they should address a demonstrated public need, include meaningful public input, and consider costs, enforcement, and unintended consequences. Good government means adopting only those regulations that improve public safety, protect property rights, and enhance residents' quality of life.
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I am running for City Council because I care about the community that raised me. I want to use my skills and experience to help cultivate Laramie into a place where folks are able to put down roots, thrive, and build their futures. I earned a BA in Communication with a double minor in Public Law and African American & Diaspora Studies from UW. I currently serve as the Manager of Career Services in the College of Business and am pursuing a Masters in Public Administration. I have a robust employment history and a long track record of community engagement. The top three skills that I feel will take me far in this position include conflict resolution, relationship building, and project coordination.
1. Housing Expansion and Affordability. Supporting practical solutions, mixed-use zoning, and robust partnerships that encourage affordability and intentional, sustainable growth in Laramie.
2. Economic Development and Growth. Championing young professionals, supporting local businesses, and building economic pipelines for sustainable, long-term success.
3. Public Resource Protection. Protecting the Casper aquifer, scrutinizing energy and water intensive data center proposals, and safeguarding our public lands by making conservation decisions rooted in long-term community needs.
I would begin by working with our city finance director and budget staff to identify the true fiscal impact of a reduction this size. To my knowledge, Laramie is currently operating at a budget surplus with a healthy reserve, meaning we could still meet our service level agreements.
I would prioritize protecting personnel. Our city employees work hard to serve this community, and cutting staff would be a last resort. Instead, I would look at reducing long-term spending by using reserve funds to pay down existing debt, freeing up portions of the budget currently tied to interest payments.
Finally I would leverage intergovernmental relationships to ensure that the city, the county, and the school district find long-term solutions together.
I want to work with city staff and committees to explore amending zoning and parking ordinances that would expand medium density and mixed-use zoning development.
As a city councilor I will always be willing to listen to my constituents about city ordinances, and look forward to working with all parties involved to find the solution that is the best fit for Laramie.
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