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I currently represent Ward 4. Since taking office, I've championed the inclusionary housing policy, new TIF districts for affordable housing, a housing trust fund, and created real options for Plymouth families. I've also revised the assessment policy—all while keeping Plymouth's tax rate among the lowest in the metro. I have spent more than 25yrs in the field of educational measurement. I am an analyst, a program manager, a program evaluator, and am responsible for my entire department’s budget. I have a BA, a BS, and a MA in Organizational Leadership. I have served on local, state, and national housing & economic development committees. As a single mother I fought to keep my home, I watch every dollar. I am an experienced leader.
Senior and affordable housing, Plymouth’s Comprehensive Plan, continue to keep Plymouth’s tax rate lowest in the metro. By focusing on creating housing for seniors we allow our city to free up housing, allowing young homeowners the opportunity to move into those homes. Many seniors won’t rent. With the comp plan the city can look at zoning and ordinances that will support future affordable housing options in the city. All this is accomplishable while keeping the city tax level low.
My job has been to listen to all residents. This is an important piece of being a council member. I listened and Plymouth now has a cricket pitch, a cap on assessment dollars, I'm proud to have supported Plymouth's first Pride proclamation, championed a moratorium on data centers, created an inclusionary housing policy, and we are now part of the GreenSteps cities. I will continue listening sessions because everyone deserves to be respected and listened to, especially Ward 4 residents.
I believe the biggest thing we can do to bring transparency is to continue our listening sessions. From the beginning of my term, I fought to get these. Transparency starts with accountability. This means I need to meet with residents in their neighborhoods and talk about why I made the decision I did, and what is coming up in the near future. I need to hear from residents what is important to them and what do they need from me.
I'm the best candidate because I know what makes Plymouth amazing. I've lived in Plymouth since I was 2 years old. I know what makes Plymouth great not just for adults, but for families and kids who live in the city. I have firsthand experience of the issues that young people face when starting their lives. I've shopped for a home in Plymouth, I've used the city services, and I've worked multiple jobs here. I work full time as a Quotation Specialist at Buhler, a Plymouth company. My day is spent working with customers to get the parts and the price that is right for them, and it has given me the ability to communicate and find the best solution for everyone. I'm a fresh face who loves Plymouth, and I would be honored for your vote!
My three top priorities are communication, fiscal responsibility, and improved road infrastructure (I would say Flock Cameras, but that is being voted on soon). I say communication, because I've knocked on many doors where people attend the Council Meetings and feel like their feedback isn’t being heard. I say fiscal responsibility because I'm against the proposed sales tax. I say improved road infrastructure because the addition of apartment buildings is not being met with improved road design.
I believe in representing all of Plymouth's residents, no matter their ethnic background. I intend to listen to every community, and help them push forward the changes they need to live their lives. I'm glad Plymouth has events like the Asian Fair, and I would love to introduce similar events. I would also love to be a voice for the young people in Plymouth that are looking to start a family here. Families are the future, and making our city as welcoming as possible is how we invest in them.
I want to start by saying that I think Plymouth does an amazing job at being transparent and accountable. Every single Council meeting is recorded, and every few months the Plymouth Newsletter is sent out to be transparent about changes being made. The only change to accountability I would make is doing a better job at listening to resident concerns at Council Meetings. Transparency and accountability are important, and if there are any concerns I haven’t heard of I will take them seriously.
