How my journey began

Why I am running for Worthington City Council:

I am devoted to my Worthington community.

My husband and I made Worthington our home to raise our two children. My husband grew up here and is a WHS grad (class of ’86). Our Worthington EMS Team saved my daughter’s life when she was born – and for that we are forever grateful. I want to give back. I want to connect with my community in a way that will make a real difference.  Worthington has a lot of wonderful things going for it.  But, like many cities, we have our challenges.  I want to be a part of the solution.   

I have professional experience in Economic Development, finance, and improving the health and vitality of communities. This is an important perspective that is missing from our current City Council conversations.

I was the Business Development Director for Economic Development for the Union County/Marysville Economic Development Partnership.  In this position I worked with the Chamber of Commerce, the Convention and Visitors Bureau, Marysville, and the cities, villages, and townships of Union County to promote their health and vitality.  This included a focus on activating, restoring, and revitalizing Marysville, Plain City, Richwood and preserving their charm and character while assisting to attract private investment throughout the county.  On a daily basis I worked with city councils, city staff, county staff, property owners, developers, and members of the community to advance our collective prosperity.

I have also worked in the financial industry. I earned my Series 6, Series 63, Series 7, and Ohio Insurance Licenses.  Achieving my Series 7 license put me in the top 7% of women in the financial industry in the United States at that time.

I believe that my diverse experience and understanding in these areas is a foundational quality that sets me apart from other Council candidates and is needed at this important juncture in our city’s history.

I have sought out experiences to gain in-depth knowledge about the city I love.

I have lived in Worthington for the past twenty years and put my roots down here. In an effort to continue to build community bonds and city understanding, I enthusiastically participated in Leadership Worthington (class of 2007) and the Worthington Police Citizen’s Academy (class of 2020). In these organizations, I learned more about the operation and function of our city and region from the leaders in charge. Furthermore, I participated in community input opportunities for Vision Worthington and continue to review the many plans our city and citizens have produced to guide Worthington. I am passionate about our community.

I am dedicated to Worthington and this is reflected in the time I volunteer to help our community.

I want to be a part of the solutions to the issues facing Worthington. Most recently in August, I learned that the planned Chapala’s Mexican Restaurant in our southern downtown needed help – they were told with only a week remaining that they needed to get on the ballot to allow for alcohol sales along this stretch of High Street. I didn’t hesitate to jump in. I reached out on social media and helped coordinate the petition drive and collect the needed signatures to get this issue certified. We got an overwhelmingly positive response. It was a wonderful feeling! And Ward 2, please remember to vote on November 2nd to approve it.

I volunteer every weekday, rain or shine, leading morning school drop-off and greeting our smiling kids, first at our largest elementary school, and then our middle school.  I have been doing this since 2016.  In recognition of this, I was awarded Worthington Estates Volunteer of the Year in 2018/19. I also continue to be the WES PTA Chair coordinating year book/picture day as well as a volunteer with Project MORE (Mentoring in Ohio for Reading Excellence).

On November 2, 2021, our City of Worthington voters will be asked to choose four candidates to serve on the Worthington City Council for a four-year term. There are seven council members in total. If so inclined, I would greatly appreciate your vote. I would love to be your Worthington City Council member.

I would appreciate your vote on November 2nd.