Why I’m running
Wilton Manors has always been a city that punches above its weight. The next chapter is about making the numbers catch up to what this community already knows about itself: that it’s worth investing in, worth staying for, worth building toward.
What I Bring to the Table
We Chose This City
My husband, David, and I didn’t end up in Wilton Manors by accident. When I was recruited from Washington D.C. to join Florida International University in Miami, South Florida opened its arms. But it was Wilton Manors that stole our hearts. We found ourselves making the drive up from Miami again and again — drawn by the culture, the people, the unmistakable feeling of a community that had chosen itself.
We found our home here. And we’ve never looked back.
“In the last 25 years, this city moved from being a place where you raise your family to one where you find your family. Those are the family values I believe in — and they’re why I’m running.”
What This City Is Capable Of
Wilton Manors has something no other city has. One of the highest concentrations of LGBTQ+ residents in the country. A walkable, close-knit neighborhood feel. A community of people who chose to be here — and who show up for each other. That’s not just a point of pride. It’s an extraordinary foundation to build from.
I’m running because I believe this city hasn’t yet fully realized its potential. The opportunity is real. The moment is right. And the people who live here deserve leadership that sees what this city can become — and knows how to help it get there.
“There’s a ‘Why Wilton Manors’ story for all of us. And the more I’m able to hear yours, the better I’ll be at turning that into policy and priorities for the city we call home.”
A Fresh Perspective at the Right Moment
I bring something different to this race — a background in public policy, federal government experience, and over a decade managing complex organizations. I know how to ask the right questions, work with staff to get things done, and build the kind of collaborative environment where good ideas become real results.
I’m not coming in with all the answers. I’m coming in with the right questions — and a genuine commitment to listening to the people who live here before drawing any conclusions.
“I know what makes people fall in love with this city — because I lived it. I believe we can grow our tax base, fill the home next to you with a neighbor rather than a weekend tenant, and build a Wilton Manors that keeps pulling people in.”
Running for Everyone
I speak warmly of the current commissioners and want to work with them. This isn’t a campaign built on grievance — it’s built on genuine excitement about what Wilton Manors can be. I’m running for the residents who’ve been here for decades and want to see their city thrive. I’m running for the people who moved here recently and fell in love with it immediately. I’m running for the neighbors who haven’t arrived yet, but will — if this city gives them a reason to come.
“Anyone who has loved this city long enough to grieve how it’s changed is someone who still cares deeply about its future. That’s who I’m running for too.”
Wilton Manors is worth investing in. Worth staying for. Worth building toward.
Together, we can get there.
Why I’m running
Wilton Manors has always been a city that punches above its weight. The next chapter is about making the numbers catch up to what this community already knows about itself: that it’s worth investing in, worth staying for, worth building toward.
What I Bring to the Table
We Chose This City
My husband, David, and I didn’t end up in Wilton Manors by accident. When I was recruited from Washington D.C. to join Florida International University in Miami, South Florida opened its arms. But it was Wilton Manors that stole our hearts. We found ourselves making the drive up from Miami again and again — drawn by the culture, the people, the unmistakable feeling of a community that had chosen itself.
We found our home here. And we’ve never looked back.
“In the last 25 years, this city moved from being a place where you raise your family to one where you find your family. Those are the family values I believe in — and they’re why I’m running.”
What This City Is Capable Of
Wilton Manors has something no other city has. One of the highest concentrations of LGBTQ+ residents in the country. A walkable, close-knit neighborhood feel. A community of people who chose to be here — and who show up for each other. That’s not just a point of pride. It’s an extraordinary foundation to build from.
I’m running because I believe this city hasn’t yet fully realized its potential. The opportunity is real. The moment is right. And the people who live here deserve leadership that sees what this city can become — and knows how to help it get there.
“There’s a ‘Why Wilton Manors’ story for all of us. And the more I’m able to hear yours, the better I’ll be at turning that into policy and priorities for the city we call home.”
A Fresh Perspective at the Right Moment
I bring something different to this race — a background in public policy, federal government experience, and over a decade managing complex organizations. I know how to ask the right questions, work with staff to get things done, and build the kind of collaborative environment where good ideas become real results.
I’m not coming in with all the answers. I’m coming in with the right questions — and a genuine commitment to listening to the people who live here before drawing any conclusions.
“I know what makes people fall in love with this city — because I lived it. I believe we can grow our tax base, fill the home next to you with a neighbor rather than a weekend tenant, and build a Wilton Manors that keeps pulling people in.”
Running for Everyone
I speak warmly of the current commissioners and want to work with them. This isn’t a campaign built on grievance — it’s built on genuine excitement about what Wilton Manors can be. I’m running for the residents who’ve been here for decades and want to see their city thrive. I’m running for the people who moved here recently and fell in love with it immediately. I’m running for the neighbors who haven’t arrived yet, but will — if this city gives them a reason to come.
“Anyone who has loved this city long enough to grieve how it’s changed is someone who still cares deeply about its future. That’s who I’m running for too.”
Wilton Manors is worth investing in. Worth staying for. Worth building toward.
Together, we can get there.