One of the most difficult issues Waukesha will face is the rising cost of living, which is squeezing families and making our community less affordable. To address this, we must aggressively lower taxes, pursue energy-efficient solutions to reduce utility and operational costs, and scrutinize every dollar spent in city budgets to eliminate waste and prioritize what truly benefits everyone.
The Waukesha Common Council should balance compassion and regional responsibility with neighborhood concerns by first finding common ground in what all our neighbors need: safe streets, lower taxes, and policies that encourage families to move in and stay. We can achieve this through open dialogue, transparent decision-making, and solutions that prioritize local quality of life—such as efficient budgeting and strong public safety—while meeting broader regional obligations fairly. Compassion means listening to neighbors, not overriding them.
Yes, I agree that transparency in Waukesha’s city decision-making has been a challenge, especially in our district—I’m hearing this concern directly from neighbors. This issue motivated me to explore running for alderman. A primary tenet of my campaign is to increase transparency through open communication and inclusive processes, so everyone stays informed and involved in every step.
My infrastructure priorities for the next five years would focus on maintaining our safety and quality of life, and any additional spending should be able to show how that spending is offset by incoming revenue or other means.
Some infrastructure examples: Transportation and mobility improvements, including road reconstructions, pedestrian safety enhancements. Public facilities and parks, such as pavilion developments, and accessibility upgrades. Finally, overall capital needs like utilities and fleet/equipment replacements when equipment reaches the end of its useful life.
My long-term vision for Waukesha is a thriving, family-friendly city where everyone keeps more of their hard-earned money and new and growing families—including my own kids one day—find affordable, quality housing options to build their lives and raise their children here.
Everyone will also enjoy a safe, secure community with strong neighborhoods, effective policing, and proactive crime prevention.
By fostering economic growth, responsible budgeting, and inclusive development, we can create a vibrant Waukesha that supports families for generations to come that is prosperous, welcoming, and safe, so our kids choose to return and stay rooted in the community.
I'm running for this position because I'm deeply passionate about giving back to the community that has shaped my family. After graduating from the Local Government Academy—an 8-week program where I learned directly from city leaders about our challenges and operations—I’m even more committed to serving effectively.
I want to represent our local voices with integrity, ensuring every neighbor is heard. I also thrive on solving complex problems: analyzing issues, collaborating on solutions, and delivering real progress that strengthens our city.
The most pressing issue facing our city is the rising cost of living—residents are seeing their expenses climb while wages struggle to keep pace. Property taxes, utilities, and everyday essentials are hitting families hard.
We must balance the city's budget responsibly: prioritize essential services, cut wasteful spending, and explore efficiencies so we can deliver what our community needs without further burdening taxpayers. Protecting residents from additional financial strain while maintaining strong public services is my top priority.
To address our ongoing budget challenges, I’ll focus on three key strategies:
First, increase revenue by aggressively attracting new businesses—offering targeted incentives, streamlining permits, and marketing our city as a great place to invest and grow.
Second, incorporate technology to cut costs—modernizing systems for efficiency like permitting, public works, and administrative processes to reduce waste and long-term expenses.
Third, I’m committed to making the tough choices needed to balance the budget while minimizing the impact on residents—no unnecessary tax hikes, prioritizing core services, and protecting families from further burden.
The issues most important to me are:
What prompted you to run and what in your professional, civic, and community experience qualifies you for the position?
After 30+ years of marriage and raising three grown children, I've built patience, collaboration, and long-term commitment—essential for effective public service.
Professionally, I've solved complex problems with practical solutions under pressure. The Local Government Academy's 8-week program further deepened my grasp of city operations and challenges.
I'm running to deliver listening, results-driven leadership. My experience equips me to serve our community well.
I ask for your vote.
What do you see as the major issues facing your district and how would you address them?
The top issue in our district and city is rising cost of living. Property taxes, utilities, and essentials burden families. I will balance the budget responsibly—prioritize essential services, cut waste, find efficiencies—to meet community needs without raising taxpayer burden. Protecting residents from financial strain while keeping strong public services is my priority.
What would you do to ensure all residents of your district have equal opportunities to access and enjoy the resources of the city (affordable housing, safety, health, and jobs)?
To ensure equal access to city resources—affordable housing, safety, health, and jobs—I’ll focus on practical, balanced solutions.
Sustaining strong public safety funding and smart policing for safe neighborhoods. Attract/retain businesses with targeted incentives, streamlining processes, and partnerships to create family-supporting local jobs. Aggressively work to attract developers that want to make homes that will help first time home buyers move to Waukesha.
Should the city address climate change and, if so, how?
With 30+ years of engineering experience, I've helped cities and businesses achieve major energy savings—cutting utility costs and boosting efficiency. I support practical, taxpayer-focused green initiatives: infrastructure upgrades for lower energy use, smart efficiency incentives, and cross-departmental efforts delivering real, measurable savings. Prioritizing results means reduced burdens on residents, stronger budgets, and a more resilient community.
What public safety measures would you support to address crime in the city?
I support fully funding our police department.
We must also continue to equip law enforcement with smarter tools: expand partnerships with mental health crisis teams, substance abuse support, and social workers to handle non-violent calls together. This reduces unnecessary arrests, frees officers for serious crime, and tackles root causes.
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