Oak Hill City Commissioner Choose 1
Oak Hill has a manager/commission form of government, with an elected board of commissioners, which selects the mayor and vice mayor, and a planning commission and board of zoning appeals appointed by the mayor.The City contracts and provides services such as street maintenance and paving, monthly chipper service, once weekly backdoor trash and recycling pickup, right-of-way maintenance, and other services at no cost to the residents of Oak Hill. Oak Hill also issues building permits and manages to build code inspections. Emergency services, including fire and police, are the responsibility of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County.
Biographical Information
Education
Master’s Degree in Sustainability
Address
918 Evans Road
Website
http://www.jenforoakhill.com/
Email
Jenforoakhill@gmail.com
Campaign Mailing Address
Nashville, Tennessee 37204
How have your previous experiences prepared you to succeed in this role?
Serving as Vice Chair of the Oak Hill Planning Commission has given me a strong understanding of our city's ordinances, planning process, and the careful decision-making required to preserve Oak Hill's unique character. Over the past two years, I've worked to evaluate development proposals, interpret city code, and balance the long-term interests of residents with responsible growth.
Professionally, I have more than twelve years of experience as an entrepreneur working with nonprofit and for-profit organizations to develop sustainable growth strategies and improve efficiency, strengthening my ability support City priorities.
I will serve as a thoughtful and informed Commissioner.
What will you do to ensure community voice is included in governance?
Community voice is one of Oak Hill's greatest strengths. Our residents care deeply about protecting the character of our city, and I believe good government begins with listening.
As a Planning Commissioner, I've already been working with the City Manager and City Administration to improve communication between the City and residents. If elected Commissioner, I will continue supporting clear, transparent communication and create additional opportunities for residents to engage with their elected officials.
I also believe accessibility matters. Residents should always feel comfortable reaching out with questions, concerns, or ideas, and I will remain available through my website, email, and in-person conversations.