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I am committed to promoting smart growth, limiting future tax increases, continuing support for public safety and all Town employees, and preserving the quality of life that makes Garner a special place for everyone.
Current Occupation
Retired as Deputy Chief of Police after 25 years with the Garner Police Department.
I bring a wealth of experience and dedication to Garner through my decades of service as a retired Deputy Chief of Police, where I led specialized units like SWAT, Internal Affairs, and Accreditation, developing strong skills in oversight, accountability, budgeting, and personnel management.
As an educator, I have taught criminal justice, refining my communication and mentoring skills while providing an educational perspective that fosters youth engagement and workforce development.
Deeply rooted in the community, I co-founded Garner PAAL to support at-risk youth and am actively involved in organizations such as the Garner Rotary Club, the Garner Area Historical Society, and the Poole Family YMCA.
Tax rate - Limit future tax increases, focusing on fiscal responsibility and creative solutions.
Smart Growth - Grow with purpose and continue to move towards a 50/50 commercial/residential balance that reduces the burden on existing taxpayers.
Supporting First Responders & All Town Employees - Having highly qualified, well-compensated employees (in terms of salary & benefits) who consistently compete with surrounding municipalities, and giving them the tools they need, will reduce turnover & recruitment costs, lower risk and liability, provide excellent service, and increase morale.
I believe Garner families deserve relief, and that means finding ways to responsibly lower our tax rate without sacrificing the services that make our town strong. By focusing on smart growth, expanding our tax base, and managing resources efficiently, we can reduce the burden on homeowners while still funding essentials like public safety, infrastructure, and parks. My goal is to ensure every dollar is used wisely, eliminate waste, and keep Garner affordable for families, retirees, and businesses alike because fiscal responsibility is about balance, not sacrifice.
Smart growth means making sure new development strengthens Garner instead of straining it. Growth should pay for itself by balancing housing with businesses that expand our tax base, requiring developers to share in the cost of infrastructure, and directing projects to areas where roads, schools, and utilities already exist.
By encouraging walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods and attracting private investment, we can create vibrant communities that generate revenue without driving up taxes. My goal is simple: to ensure that growth adds value for Garner residents, rather than leaving them to foot the bill.
Hiring a full-time lobbyist is about giving Garner a stronger voice at the state and federal levels. With so many towns competing for the same resources, a lobbyist helps us secure funding for roads, parks, and public safety projects, ensuring that taxpayers here aren’t left footing the entire bill.
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I am committed to making sure that growth is intentional and benefits all residents, not just a select few.
Current Occupation
Community Engagement Director
Age (optional)
34
I bring years of experience in public policy, community engagement, and government affairs, with a track record of turning ideas into real solutions for families across North Carolina. As Director of Community Engagement at a statewide nonprofit, I work daily to bridge the gap between residents and policymakers, ensuring real voices shape decisions. I have led statewide advocacy efforts, managed policy at North Carolina’s largest foster care agency, and served as a legislative aide at the General Assembly. Now I am ready to bring that same energy and commitment to Town Council, because progress doesn’t happen by accident, it happens when leaders show up and fight for it.
1. Affordable Housing
2. Government Accessibility
3. Small Business Support
Affordable housing is my top issue and I will work to address it by making sure every development decision considers one question: does this project keep Garner affordable for the people who live here? I will push for zoning changes that allow a mix of housing types, support long-term affordability tools such as land trusts, and hold developers accountable to affordability and accessibility standards. I will not negotiate with any developer who ignores those priorities. Growth must build stability, not speculation, so families, seniors, and young people can stay in the communities they have long called home and aren't priced out.
What I hear at the doors isn’t complicated: people ask how you can call it progress if the very folks who’ve lived here their whole lives can’t afford to stay. That’s the question that pushed me to run. If I’m putting down roots here, are our leaders serious about tackling the affordability crisis? Watching a 3–2 vote against hiring a Housing Director while Garner is one of the fastest-growing cities in America and claiming a budget surplus didn’t sit right with me. If we’re growing this fast but won’t invest in someone to help families stay housed, that’s not just a disagreement, it’s just plain wrong. You cannot claim progress while doing nothing for working families, seniors, and young people struggling to remain here. I am running to put affordability, accessibility, and accountability at the top of the list, so Garner grows with purpose, compassion, and a government that shows up, listens, and acts in the best interests of its residents every single day.
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