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Public Policy Priorities
Open government, honest government, re-instate ethics codes with penalties, need better evacuation plans for flood and fire, need to continue to protect wells by limiting residential density.
Qualifications and Experience
Served 4 hears on Dewey-Humboldt council (2018-2022), 2 years on Planning and zoning commission in DH. While on P&Z I participated in a review of the whole dewey-Humboldt zoning code and submitted suggestions for updates. people can read everyone's suggested code updates on pages 61- 66 of the Feb 6 2025 Planning and zoning meeting packet.
Memberships & Affiliations
I am a frequent donor to Dog Tree Pines- a rescue sanctuary for elderly dogs.
Education
Graduated in top ten of class at High school
ECONOMICS (commercial land uses)--Revisit Main Street revitalization with the citizens and owners. Address residents' concerns about any new commercial areas by using General Plan polling information to draft a new, lower-intensity, "village-scale" commercial definition for any new commercial areas. Explore using buffer zones and limited hours of operation to decrease the negative impacts of all commercial uses on nearby residents. Identify possible new locations for a new "Village Commercial" land use. Do intensive outreach in any areas near potential sites to collect additional suggestions and re-adjust policy if needed. THEN update General Plan and zoning code as needed. Adopt a new Village Commercial class of land use through intensive public involvement. WATER--- identify land uses which are higher water users and adjust codes to discourage or prohibit new high water users such as apartment complexes, tract-housing, big box stores or coin operated car washes.
PUBLIC SAFETY/INFRASTRUCTURE - Improve roads so emergency service providers have faster, easier, safer access. Address community concerns over the Fain aggregate mine near the north end of town. What will they do for dust control; what effects will blasting have on homes (if that is used). Form a council subcommittee to review all past work and input on a "new town hall" so that it can be compiled and submitted to the whole council and the citizens for review. Adopt a soils ordinance for the areas affected by super-fund contamination. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS Update town codes to protect/expand livestock ownership and increase numbers of animals allowed. Form a council subcommittee to review the Planning Commission town codes suggestions and identify priorities based on public health and property rights- get the codes fixed!!!!
RE-ADOPT an ethics code with penalties. Write a new town code with improved direction on public notice requirements. Review town policies to see which ones need to be changed to enforceable codes. Require increased public notice and more public outreach thru the town newsletter for controversial issues and zoning changes. Update town code to require the town to follow recent state law changes on zoning signs --our code allows signs which are too small and not formatted properly. Update town code on protesting zoning code amendments (zoning changes)- ours does not match the state requirements and that endangers the property rights of our residents. The town website needs to publish the minutes of any outside committees that our council members are appointed to (such as Cafma, Water Planning issues, ect) . IF those committees do not publish minutes council should reconsider the value of our town participating in them.
The concerns, priorities, and rights of our citizens must come first when "regional issues" are under discussion.
Flood/fire planning. Evacuations need to have planning for both fire and flood. Need to identify high risk areas. Need to review every year decide if changes need to be made. There needs to be planning done for the Foothills area also. Foothills needs an emergency exit plan too. Equally important is to make sure that our elderly citizens' needs are identified and prioritized. For instance- if there is a fire or a flood- how will a person without a "smart" phone or internet access be notified of emergencies? Will they be notified in time to get things together(pets) and get out? I have met a lot of people without "smart" phones or internet. Many of them rely on local radio news broad casts for information. We need to make sure all bases are covered.
Public Policy Priorities
Top Concerns & Goals: - Blue Hills Emergency Exit - Super Fund Resolution - Town Road Improvements - Town Council and Staff Code of Ethics
Qualifications and Experience
Visit the website listed above
Education
BS in Business and MS in Education
Our town has fewer than 5,000 residents, and future growth is naturally limited because we are largely landlocked, with most of our available land already zoned for residential use. Economic opportunities should be approached realistically and thoughtfully, with careful consideration given to long-term water availability, infrastructure capacity, and overall feasibility.
Rather than pursuing growth for growth's sake, we should focus on opportunities that complement the character of our community, provide needed services to residents, and strengthen our local economy without placing unnecessary strain on our resources. Any development should be sustainable, fiscally responsible, and aligned with the values of the people who call Dewey-Humboldt home.
My top budget priority would be maintaining and improving our roads and drainage infrastructure. Residents pay taxes and expect the town to provide basic services, and our roads have not received the level of attention they deserve. Investing in infrastructure protects property, improves safety, and reduces more costly repairs in the future.
Another major priority is finding practical solutions for the Town Hall and Public Works facilities. The town needs functional spaces that allow staff to effectively serve the public, but any solution must be fiscally responsible and reflect the needs of our community rather than pursuing unnecessary expenses.
We are also fortunate that the cleanup of the Superfund site is being funded at the federal level. The town should actively engage in the process to ensure the site's future use aligns with our community's vision and creates opportunities that benefit residents without placing additional burdens on local taxpayers.
Our town needs a formal Code of Ethics for elected officials to help prevent the types of issues we have experienced in the past. Public officials should be held to clear standards regarding conflicts of interest, disclosure requirements, professionalism, and accountability.
Transparency also means ensuring that residents have access to information before decisions are made. Meeting materials should be readily available, discussions should occur openly, and the public should have meaningful opportunities to provide input on issues that affect the community.
Finally, public participation should be encouraged, not discouraged. Residents deserve to have their voices heard and their concerns considered as part of the decision-making process. By promoting ethical leadership, open government, and active community involvement, we can rebuild trust and ensure that our town government works in the best interests of all residents.
Many of the challenges facing our community extend beyond town boundaries and require collaboration. I believe in working closely with residents, neighboring communities, county and state agencies, and other stakeholders to identify common goals and develop practical solutions.
Effective partnerships begin with open communication and mutual respect. By listening to residents, sharing information, and maintaining productive relationships with regional partners and other levels of government, we can better address issues such as infrastructure, economic development, public safety, and long-term planning.
My approach would be to advocate for the interests of our community while seeking opportunities to collaborate when doing so benefits our residents. Working together allows us to leverage resources, share expertise, and achieve outcomes that would be difficult to accomplish alone.
The most important issues facing our community are public safety, infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and restoring trust in local government.
One of my top priorities is establishing an emergency exit for the Blue Hills area to ensure residents have a safe evacuation route during emergencies. I would work with all appropriate agencies and stakeholders to identify a practical solution.
I also believe we need continued progress toward resolving issues associated with the Superfund site. The cleanup effort should remain a priority, and the town should actively participate in discussions regarding the future use of these properties so they become an asset to the community.
Improving town roads and drainage is another critical need. Residents rely on safe and well-maintained infrastructure, and I would advocate for responsible investment in these essential services.
Finally, I support the adoption of a Town Council and Staff Code of Ethics to promote transparency, accountability
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Public Policy Priorities
My main concerns for the Town are: 1) firm plans for and completion of a safe and readily accessible secondary exit from the Blue Hills area; 2) development of some sort of historical designation for “old town” Humboldt that will allow for, among other things, safe and logical building codes to be applied to the historical buildings so they can be reasonably updated and used for the benefit of the property owners and the good of the Town; and 3) a successful clean-up and completion of the Super-Fund site designations.
Qualifications and Experience
Professional Profile: Over my life I have held a wide variety of jobs. For 20 years my husband and I owned a wholesale distribution company that we brought with us when we returned to AZ in 1994. I participated in every aspect of the business. More recently I owned and ran a small gift shop in Humboldt where I specialized in products, edibles, and books from local artists, artisans, and authors. The search for fun and interesting inventory taught me just how many talented folks there are in our community. I was appointed to serve out a Council term when a member stepped down in 2006, and then was elected to the position in 2008. During that term I sat on the committee that designed the original Community Plan in 2008-9. I did not run again in 2013. I served on the recent General Plan Steering Committee but by 2021 I was being encouraged to run for Council again, and was re-elected in 2022.
Memberships & Affiliations
Friends of the Dewey-Humboldt Town Library; AFOSA Events Committee; Editor, Town of Dewey-Humboldt Newsletter; Dewey-Humboldt Historical Society;
Community Service
I became involved with the Dewey- Humboldt Community Organization (precursor to the incorporated Town) shortly after arriving, to meet people, find out what was going on here (yes, I’m nosey!), learn about the local history, and just generally get involved. I was hooked pretty much from the beginning! I was quite involved in the move to incorporate - to defend ourselves from the encroachment of Prescott Valley. These days I volunteer with several organizations in our community: I am the treasurer of The Friends of the Dewey-Humboldt Town Library, a member of the AFOSA Event Committee, editor of the Dewey-Humboldt Town Newsletter, and am a supporting member of, though not active in, the D-H Historical Society.
Education
Columbia University, New York, NY Master of Arts, January, 1986; Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, Bachelor of Arts in Education, January, 1973
It would take a lot of research and confirmation to check all those boxes - especially water availability.
We badly need a second exit from the Blue Hills neighborhood. It's been on the table for several years but hasn't moved yet and here we are at fire season again.
Our agenda template has a "Town Manager's Report" space that is rarely informative. Several of us are pushing for more information to be reported in this time slot.
I will listen. And be sure community members are included in discussions and have input on proposals.
An second exit from our Blue Hills neighborhood that is accessible and safe for all types and sizes of vehicles and trailers.
