(5/1) Our kids are still dying from the exploding heroin epidemic, our senior population is still going to bed hungry, some of our schools are still over capacity, the need for more family supporting jobs is still in demand, our first responder’s still need tools to do their job, and growth is still an issue in Frederick County which is the reason I ran for County Council At-Large in 2014 and is still the reason I am running for County Council At-Large in 2018.

I loved growing up in Frederick County because as a community we all cared for one another and I believe we still do. I know where Frederick County has been and have a good idea where we should go but not without citizen representation because it is YOU the citizen that matters the most.

My knowledge combined with 37+ years of working in science and business, for private industry, government contractors, working on multi-million dollar budgets, and direct economic development experience, provides me the solid foundation necessary to understand the important issues that affect the everyday lives of our citizens.

As an FCTA endorsed candidate I am committed to providing the students the tools they need to succeed in the classroom while maintaining competitive teacher and support salaries. It’s imperative we sit at the table with our BOE and FCPS partners, with the goal of providing the best education to our students. I, my parents, my brothers, my husband and my children are all proud graduates of FCPS and I am committed to making sure our schools are the best in the region.

As a former board member for "Friends of Meals on Wheels", I believe it is our moral obligation to provide food, housing options, and care to our senior population. The senior population is the fastest growing population locally and throughout the US and if we don’t pay close attention to their needs, many could suffer.

As the wife a small business owner in Frederick since 1985, and original board and client selection committee member at the Frederick Innovative Technology Center, I understand and support economic development initiatives in creating more family supporting jobs. We have done a good job of maintaining a diversified industrial base but I believe we can do a better job of keeping companies from leaving while attracting new companies to the area.

As a current member of the "Fire and Rescue Advisory Board", I support all first responders by providing them with the tools they need to protect our citizens and themselves while doing their job of keeping us safe, 24 hours a day. Safety is good for our citizens and is essential for our economy.

As a current Project Manager, I believe a check and balance system needs to be in place to make sure the impact of development on schools, roads, public safety and infrastructure is covered. Sitting around the table with developers and the community is important. Good planning brings prosperity to any community.

As a scientist I understand and believe that taking care of our surroundings is essential to a healthy ecology and is the basis for a healthy economy. Sitting around the table with property owners to preserve and protect for all is the right thing to do.