Education, Experience
Bachelor's and Master's in Education; Former Reading School District Educator; Current City Councilwoman
Qualifications
Board Member serving multiple city boards; 15 years of Leadership Experience in Public Service; Certified in Municipal Budgeting and Finance
Campaign Phone
484.577.3669
My qualifications consist of a strong educational background, extended public service experience in leadership roles, certified in municipal government, financial/ budgeting, and land use/ zoning courses, and Reading city council experience. I am a former educational leader of my local school district and a licensed real estate agent in Reading. I currently serve on city's Redevelopment Authority to tackle blight and prioritize underdeveloped properties and neighborhoods in Reading.
Revitalize downtown using our city's strategic plan and also working collaboratively with the CRIZ to enhance target areas for economic development. Strengthen the relationship with the administration and the legislative body to ensure seamless implementation of policy changes and adaptations. Embrace outreach efforts with stakeholders, community partners, legislators and constituents to ensure transparency, accessibility, and inclusion of legislative efforts.
With the housing and blight strategic plan, we can target areas of blight that are affecting the growth of our downtown. Council has the opportunity to amend and adopt ordinances and/or resolutions that work in favor of these changes. The downtown strategic plan promotes sidewalk cafes, multi-use building with commercial storefronts, green landscaping and beautification areas, bicycle lanes and pedestrian walkways. We must encourage more business development but also housing opportunities.
Education, Experience
Judge of Elections 19-2, Barrio Algeria Volunteer, Part of the Board Directors of Berks Community Health Center(Discussing and voting on bylaws and policies), Not One More Credible Messenger (Working w/ youth), Partnering with Tom Masson and 18th Wonder Improvement Association Green Program as Team Leader cleaning our community 4 times a week, Food Bank Volunteer, Help Feed the Homeless (Volunteer),Help give essential items and clothing for the Homeless(Volunteer), Caregiver for Berks residents
Qualifications
Blueprint For Leaders From Berks United Way, Resident Ambassador from the Collective Impact Oakbrook Community Council and Berks United Way, Honored as Leader in Berks County, Honored with a Barrio Spirit Award from Barrio Algeria, Certificate for being acknowledged my journey of healing through Trauma Informed Conversation by NAACP and Living Strong Consulting for Racism Trauma, Peacemaker Training Certificate in 2024 and received 6 certificates with Not One More and the Batts Developme
Campaign Phone
484-312-0916
I’m self made, 45 and I live, serve, volunteer and work in District 1. I am a community advocate and Reading residents in District 1 and all over Berks County only know me by my actions by serving communities for almost 7 yrs behind the scenes. It takes a village of leadership, to raise a community. If District 1 resident voters gave me the opportunity to serve as a city council, I will always align my actions with my words every time. You are my boss! Work and use me to better our community!
1. As a community outreacher first I will collab with community voters to listen to their voices, and collectively drive initiatives that address community challenges, to identify and address key issues. I aim to co-create fresh solutions that tackle pressing concerns, and foster growth for Reading in any way, shape, or form. I’m like Burger King “Have It Your Way” .
2.Gun Violence Prevention to partner with police that laid their lives for us and our communities.
3.Spam and Hacker protection.
*Too many pot holes that need to fixed by:
Improve Road Networks:
Update and expand road infrastructure, focusing on traffic flow and safety.
*Create Green Spaces*
Engage with the Community:
Involve local residents and businesses in the planning and decisions of revitalization projects.
*Rent Control for Landlords & Tenants Policy*
Address Housing Needs:
Promote affordable housing development and address housing shortages, ensuring that all residents have access to safe and adequate housing.
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