For nearly 30 years, I worked in corporate and not-for-profit government relations, public affairs, and communications where I gained firsthand experience navigating legislative processes, analyzing public policy, building consensus among diverse stakeholders, and solving complex problems. This involved working closely with elected officials, state and federal agencies, businesses, trade associations, and community leaders, giving me a strong understanding of how government decisions affect citizens, taxpayers, and local communities. I also worked early on within state government.

I have also been an active citizen advocate and held numerous volunteer and publicly appointed leadership positions at the local, state, and national levels.

Restoring public confidence and trust in the Washington County Commission is critical. While my key priorities are (1) safeguarding clean water, (2) protecting our rural land/character, and (3) engaging in smart, responsible growth, issues of particular concern include: (1) establishing more meaningful property tax relief for Washington County seniors; (2) extending the County's new moratorium on data centers (including cryptocurrency); and 3) ensuring greater transparency and accountability in Washington County government by seeking to amend the County's Ethics Policy to ensure Commissioner compliance with state mandated requirements, and improve access to records by removing unnecessary obstacles that slow and discourage public access.

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I have owned and operated a farm my entire adult life. Additionally I spent 38 years at Burton Rubber Processing, where I served in several roles of management, providing me with extensive leadership experience.

I think the biggest challenges are managing growth, keeping taxes reasonable, and making sure the county government listens to regular citizens.