 Jobs: We need to turn Michigan's economy around by creating a better business climate. I will work to reduce burdensome taxes and regulations that send our jobs out of our state.
Tax Reform: We need to find a better way to fund essential government services. We need to overhaul our tax structure, not merely change it by moving numbers around as we did with the Michigan Business Tax. We are not competitive with surrounding states because of our complicated business tax structure. It is expensive to do business in Michigan when we look at all the taxes and fees a business must pay. It needs to be simpler and easier to do business here. I will work to lower the tax burden on all of us.
Fiscal Responsibility: I will be a good steward of your tax dollars. As a small business owner, I understand how to budget and how to make painful cuts during difficult times. I understand the negative consequences we experience when our taxes increase. I will make the tough decisions
Education: I will advocate for children getting a solid education in the public, private and home school systems. I will fight to maintain parental control for their children's education.
Energy: We must continue to provide opportunities for all sources of energy to compete.
"Getting The Job Done"
During my past 7 years on the Portage City Council, I have worked to improve our community. I fought for property owner rights, challenging the street special assessment process. I worked with business owners, helping them to expand and address unfair taxation processes. I introduced transparency in government, resulting in more documents being placed online and more public forums for public feedback. I worked to protect our community and environment through common sense measures. I advocated on behalf of our community to secure necessary funding. I have a solid record of getting the job done and I want to continue to successfully fight on your behalf. I want to earn your vote on August 3rd!
- Portage City Councilwoman, City of Portage
- Chairman, Water and Sewer Rate Committee, City of Portage
- Assessment Issues Task Force, City of Portage
- Utility Rate Committee, City of Portage
- Property Committee, City of Portage
- Ad Hoc Drug Prevention Committee, City of Portage
- Affordable Housing Committee, City of Portage
- Communication and Technology Committee, City of Portage
- Chair, Youth Involvement Committee City Of Portage
- City Manager Evaluation Committee, City of Portage
- Human Resources and Park Boards, City of Portage
- Council of Governments
- Girls On The Run Coach, Haverhill Elementary, Portage Public Schools
- Chairman, Continuing Education For Young Families, Kalamazoo Public Schools
- Chair, Environmental Health Advisory Council, Kalamazoo County
- Sanitary Code Committee, Kalamazoo County
- Public Policy Committee, Michigan Association of Realtors®
- Michigan Political Leadership Program Steering Committee
- Governmental Affairs Committee, Greater Kalamazoo Association of Realtors®
- Member and volunteer, Valley Family Church
- Habitat for Humanity Volunteer
- HomeBuilders Association of Greater Kalamazoo Member
- Greater Kalamazoo Association of REALTORS(R) Member
- Michigan Excellence In Public Services Series Graduate
- Kalamazoo County Substance Abuse Task Force
- Catholic Family Services Volunteer
- Strong Families/Safe Children Coordinating Council
- AYSO Soccer Coach, Region 74
- Fetal Infant Mortality Review Team
- Kalamazoo Infant Safe Sleep Coalition
- Board of Directors, Kalamazoo Child Abuse and Neglect Council
- Early On Advisory Council
- Kalamazoo Right to Life Volunteer
- Michigan Cerebral Palsy and Les Autres Games Volunteer
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