VOTE411 Voter Guide

First and foremost, I am passionate about giving back to my community — my neighbors are my family. Raised in Bucks County, I chose to raise my own family in Langhorne Manor. The relationships I have built in the Manor over the years help me to incorporate different viewpoints and work effectively with many different contingencies. I have learned that compassion, combined with standing up for what I believe, is the key to finding solutions and getting things done.

I am excited because I know I can make a difference as the voice for young families and those in need. My advocacy work has taught me the value of speaking out against injustice, no matter how uncomfortable, and what better place to bring those skills than to my own community.

Langhorne Manor has made some great strides in the past couple of years, moving us forward towards increased openness, service activities, and community involvement. There is still much work to be done, however, and I know I can help.

I envision our community moving towards more borough-sponsored outreach events, increased dialogue and relationship-building with our police officers, and closer collaboration between our council, mayor, police force, and the community. I think all of these groups and individuals have so much to offer, which is only amplified when we work together.

I also see the need for including the viewpoints and skillsets of more community members when making decisions that affect the entire borough. We are stronger when we work together, and it is the job of borough council to reach out to the community to encourage and welcome their involvement.

With the advent of two Democrats (Alicia Gasparovic and Grace Judge) gaining seats on Langhorne Manor's council, and witnessing first-hand the impact they had, I wanted to provide them with the support needed to continue the mission of responsibility and transparency. We're migrating away from doing things because "that's how we've always done it" to having accountability and ensuring that everyone follows the same set of rules. I see the qualities that make the Manor an amazing place to live, and want to make sure that I am doing what's needed to keep that ethos in place while also providing the best experience for our residents.

A resistance to change and to forming stronger ties to our neighboring boroughs and townships is holding back our ability to grow and provide better services and infrastructure. Councilmembers should be constantly learning and seeking new ways to improve our residents' lives, and I believe that establishing closer relationships with leadership from other areas within Bucks County can bring benefits to everyone.