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Training and Experience
Worked in WDC for national advocacy group, served as spokesperson for several groups, serve on 5 boards, fully involved in community solutions.
Current Occupation
Presenter-Cultural Arts Entertainment/Education
City Council is the legislative body for the city it serves. Legislators make the laws. Among the responsibilities of a City Council Member is to vote on ordinances and resolutions, appropriate (set aside or earmark funds), borrow money, oversee city services and operations, regulate businesses, licensing, and other duties necessary for the smooth operation and financial well-being of the city. The Council approves the annual budget and determines how much each department and program receive. City Council also enacts tax levies, oversees planning and zoning, manages water, sewer, road construction, repair and maintenance. Most importantly is the duty and responsibility to advocate for the best interest of their constituents and the city.
Consistent involvement in projects, initiatives, long-running strategy sessions, planning committees, and civic engagement groups has led to becoming a highly informed citizen. Acquired knowledge allows me to purposefully interact with elected officials, local and state department heads, and decision makers that play a role in Lorain’s future. Upon returning to Lorain in 2016 I resolved to play a significant role in lifting, rejuvenating, and reimagining Lorain at its highest potential. I serve on five boards including the Comm. Foundation of Lorain Co. Those experiences have taught me how best to accomplish goals in the name of the greater good. I am a talented public speaker, detailed researcher, and vocal advocate for the voiceless.
1. Introduce non-traditional industry
New industry provides more jobs, increases tax revenue, draws new residents, and creates demand for more goods and services. Two years of negotiations have moved forward an innovative idea. I cannot elaborate due to a NDA. Timeline 3 years.
2. Increase graduation rates
Education is the path to prosperity. Those graduating in four years is nearly 74% with those completing in five years is 81%. A 4-star rated AI pilot program in 26 national locations can quickly increase those rates. Timeline for a full percentage point increase is 2 years.
3. Youth engagement
Ready the next generation to step into leadership roles ripe for creativity, innovative solutions, and collaborative problem solving. 1 year.
