I never planned to run for office.
Like many people, I became involved because something went wrong — and no one was listening. When flooding devastated Lemmon Valley in 2017, families needed answers, action,
and accountability. What they got instead were delays, deflections, and silence.
So I showed up.
I attended meetings. I asked questions. I read reports most people never see. And when answers weren’t clear, I kept digging. Over time, advocacy turned into persistence — and
persistence turned into purpose.
There were plenty of moments when walking away would have been easier. When meetings
dragged on. When progress felt slow. When doors closed.
But my neighbors couldn’t walk away. Their homes were still there. Their families were still
affected. And the risks hadn’t gone away.
Why I’m Running
I’m running because I’ve seen what happens when residents don’t have a champion inside the room. I’ve seen how decisions get made when no one is willing to push back. And I’ve seen the power of showing up — again and again — until voices are heard.
This campaign isn’t about politics. It’s about people. It’s about making sure families don’t feel abandoned when government fails them.
I refuse to walk away — because our community deserves better.
