Educated, Business Professional, Volunteer, Small Business Owner

Some ways in which my experience and background will be an asset

• Acquisitions & Contracting: I understand how contracts are created, evaluated, negotiated, and managed. That experience is valuable when reviewing city contracts, procurement processes, and ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly.

• Fraud Prevention & Auditing: I know how to identify waste, inefficiency, and risk. City councils oversee millions of dollars in public funds, so experience questioning expenditures and promoting accountability is directly relevant.

• Accounting & Financial Oversight: Reading budgets, understanding financial statements, and making fiscally responsible decisions are central responsibilities of elected officials. My background provides a foundation for informed budget decisions.

• Consulting: Consultants learn to analyze problems, gather information from multiple perspectives, and recommend practical solutions. That's exactly what council members do when addressing community issues.

• Workplace Collaboration: Local government depends on collaboration between staff, residents, businesses, and fellow elected officials. My experience working across different personalities and departments prepares me to build consensus while still advocating for your principles.

• Marketing & Communications: Keeping residents informed, listening to concerns, and communicating complex issues in understandable ways are essential for transparent government. My experience supports that goal and I've been actively involved as a resident for over 10 years.

• Security & Disaster Preparedness: Municipalities must plan for hurricanes, emergencies, infrastructure failures, and public safety. My background and education gives me an appreciation for risk management, emergency planning, and resilience.

• Remodeling & Property Management: This provides practical knowledge about building maintenance, permitting, infrastructure, property values, housing concerns, and the real-world impact of local regulations on homeowners and businesses.

• Small Business Ownership: Running a business means balancing budgets, solving problems, complying with regulations, managing risk, serving customers, and making difficult decisions with limited resources. It also gives you firsthand insight into the challenges local businesses face.