County Commissioner

Healthcare (Inpatient Pharmacy Technician) and Real Estate Investment

I am currently in elected office and have been planning this specific run for over 3 years. I have faced the public at the ballot box before, and I want to believe that my service to Fayette County as one of their elected Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisors is evidence of the seriousness of my run to be their District 1 County Commissioner.

The future of Ad Valorem taxes as they relate to Fayette County Public Schools and the state of the highways going through Fayette County

To start, restart, or improve the office's relationship with the KMCA (Kentucky Magistrates and Commissioners Association), to start, restart, or improve the office's relationship with the KACo (Kentucky Association of Counties), and to increase participation/attendance by the public at the meetings of Fayette County's Fiscal Court.

I am a very easy person to find. I can be reached by email and on multiple social media accounts, and the public will have a constant invitation to contact me.

Business Owner

I bring a combination of real-world business experience, financial knowledge, and a deep personal investment in Lexington. I’ve spent years running a downtown small business, managing budgets, creating jobs, and working directly with people in our community. Before returning home to Lexington, I worked in finance in New York City and sales in London, experiences that taught me how to analyze problems, ask tough questions, and find practical solutions

1. Fiscal Accountability — Ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent transparently and efficiently, with clear public reporting on every major decision.

2. Transparency & Trust in Government — Too many residents feel disconnected from local government. People deserve clear communication, accountability, and leaders who are accessible and willing to listen.

My goals as County Commissioner would include improving communication between local government and residents. I will conduct a thorough review of the district’s budget and publish plain-language summaries so residents understand how funds are allocated.

Accessibility to every resident is one of my core campaign promises, and I intend to deliver on it from day one. I will prioritize accessibility and communication which includes maintaining an active and responsive social media presence and creating opportunities for residents to share concerns and ideas directly with me.

Healthcare as a pharmacy technician both in retail and hospital for 20 years.

Being a resident of Fayette county for going on 15 years, I’m aware of what my fellow residents are looking for in a candidate. I also believe I have their best interests at heart.

Growth management and the urban service Boundary, affordable housing and development, community services and the quality of life.

Affordable housing affects both our growth and the quality of life here in Fayette county, I hope to be an advocate for our lower income and houseless community.

Be available on multi social media websites(i.e. Facebook, X, Instagram). Verify when local government meetings were going to be held since there are issues with people attending those meetings.

Executive Director of a Women's Crisis Center, the Initial Director of the Institute on Women and Substance Abuse at UK, Commissioner of Social Services for LFUCG under former Mayor Teresa Isacc, and a Special Projects Assistant for Jonathan Miller, Secretary of the KY Finance and Administration Cabinet. I have volunteered with numerous community and state organizations. I have volunteered in political campaigns since 1987 and served on the Exec. Com. of the Fayette Co. Dems from 2004 to 2025.

I currently serve as County Commissioner for District 2. I was appointed by Governor Andy Beshear to fill a vacancy in March 2021. I ran unopposed in 2022. When I began serving in this position, I already had a solid knowledge of how local, state and federal funding work together to enhance services for Lexington. I must admit there was a learning curve as I wrestled with understanding the needs of our County's rural roads and how to repair them with the limited County Road Aid Fund dollars.

In my opinion, the single most important issue is assessing how and where to use the very limited secondary rural road funds that pass through the Fiscal Court to the LFUCG City Council. By limited, I mean less that one million dollars. There are so many secondary rural roads that need repair and unfortunately the specific needs of only 3-5 roads can be addressed each fiscal year. Please note, the Fiscal Court works in close coordination with LFUCG when determining which rural projects to fund.

I believe that my answer to the previous question also addresses this question.

Truthfully, understanding local government is foreboding and time consuming. I strongly believe that meeting people face to face is the best way to encourage their participation. Personal invitations and lots of hand holding are usually required. Folks are more willing to participate when issues like broken curbs, crime, zone changes, impact their lives. I suggest we use neighborhood meetings, door knocking, and social media to invite participation as these issues arise in our neighborhoods.