Losing both parents at age 18, to co-parent four siblings taught me that systems must work when families need them most; from our rural towns to our city streets. My M.A. in Forensic Psychology degree and finance career provide the tools to analyze complex risks and ensure fiscal discipline. I'll bring that urgency to the Council, prioritizing transparency and responsible growth where infrastructure is paid for first. I'll work as hard for your family's stability as I have for my own.

We must get this right. We've watched Northern Virginia get overrun; farmland lost, power grids strained, residents stuck with the bill. Frederick County's farmland and rural character are worth protecting. I support strict zoning that confines data centers to appropriate industrial areas. Developers must secure their own power; not shift costs onto families and small businesses. Smart growth means protecting what makes Frederick home while ensuring we never repeat unnecessary mistakes.

Frederick's housing crisis hits renters hardest. Unstable housing drives poor health outcomes, disrupts children's education, and hollows out communities. I support strong displacement protections, closing developer loopholes that eliminate affordable units, and ADU zoning that works for both rural landowners and city neighborhoods. County land should house Frederick residents first. Rent stabilization has a place when families are being priced out faster than we can build.

I know firsthand the fear of driving through your own county wondering if you'll make it home. In Frederick County, families are sheltering in place, skipping doctor's appointments, and keeping children home from school. That is a public health and community crisis. Every resident deserves dignity and safety regardless of status. I support Know Your Rights funding, safe access to county health services, school protection protocols, and real accountability for bias in local policing.

Frederick County’s farms, mountains, and open landscapes are worth fighting for. Climate change is already threatening them through flooding, extreme heat, and unchecked sprawl. Once our farmland is gone, it’s gone forever. I support fully implementing our Climate and Energy Action Plan, protecting Priority Preservation and Rural Legacy Areas, holding developers and polluters to strict standards, and securing federal environmental funding currently at risk. We have a duty to protect our land.

I became a mother at a relatively young age, and I have spent my adult life advocating and providing a support system for my autistic son. This has shaped my approach to considering how I can advocate for all residents. It took me many years and attending 5 institutions before I got my BA in Criminal Justice from Mount St. Mary’s University. I learned perseverance and the importance of critical thinking, and I understand the sacrifices that many families face when pursuing higher education.

Through the Critical Digital Infrastructure Overlay, Frederick County has created a single and finite geographical area where data centers are permitted. This prevents data center development from spreading to other regions. Frederick County should remain vigilant about enforcing this boundary. While the County does not regulate electricity consumption, we should consider offering incentives for greater energy efficiency and emerging technologies to reduce grid demand.

Many residents are struggling to find housing they can reasonably pay for in Frederick County, and many are finding they can’t afford to stay here. This challenge requires actions that will address the needs of home owners and home renters. We need to review building and zoning codes to identify where regulations are impeding the creation of additional housing. Neighboring jurisdictions currently have rent stabilizing policies in place, under very specific conditions, that we should consider.

To reinforce trust with immigrant communities, more jurisdictions are responding to aggressive tactics by asserting local control to establish areas where federal immigration authorities are not permitted to establish operating bases or staging areas for civil immigration enforcement. I support considering local legislation to prohibit the use of county-owned property to be used for these purposes. Most importantly, these restrictions would not interfere with federal operations or arrests.

By focusing on climate resilience measures through the building of green infrastructure, Frederick County can mitigate changing and more frequent climate extremes. This focus should inform planning efforts to help manage storm water, reduce flooding, and manage heat island effects. Incorporating the use of rain gardens, permeable pavements, urban tree canopies, and green roofs in community infrastructure will protect our air quality, support biodiversity, and reduce our vulnerabilities.

As the Postmaster of Walkersville, Jefferson and Mt. Airy I have an abundance of life experiences.

I am against not have a safe plan before voting yes .

I support affordable housing and efforts to reduce rental cost.

Zero profiling and stopping residents who are not breaking the law.

Ensure proper funding is always available for disaster management.

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