I ran for City Council in 2021 because I believe we all have a duty to find ways to connect with and contribute to our community. I am currently up for re-election and I need your vote.
I have been committed to listening to citizen input including taking phone calls, in person meetings, and visiting residents homes when requested to discuss their concerns. I ensure that I research the relevant facts, history, and context for every issue that comes before me on City Council. I use all of this information to do my best to make informed decisions that are in the best interest of the community.
Here are a few of the things I've accomplished while on City Council:
- Helped the city get three grants totaling over $125,000 that included funding for a solar project, law enforcement training, litter prevention and classes at Winterville Elementary School on biking and walking with children safely.
- Completed two solar projects that are helping reduce our electricity bills at the Winterville Cultural Center and the Front Porch Book Store as well as powering a battery backup system for the Cultural Center that is used during emergencies. I also staff the emergency shelter whenever we open it. The battery backup system has helped keep the lights on and power critical appliances like the refrigerator (for food and medicine storage) in two emergency situations. I funded the solar projects using a grant, ARPA funds, SPLOST and an IRS subsidy, avoiding taking money from our general fund.
- Advocated for and voted to increase bike and pedestrian safety and access by building new safer crosswalks on Main Street and Parkview Road.
- Founded the Friends of the Winterville Firefly Trail organization to help fully realize the potential of the Firefly Trail in Winterville.
- Founded the Winterville Native Plant project along the Firefly Trail with a focus on beautifying the trail with native plants and eventually adding an educational component with signs identifying native plants in the garden.
- Organized litter cleanups in the Five Points area and assisted The Winterville Civitan Club with litter cleanups along Main Street.
- Served on the Finance Committee, Public Safety Committee and the Public Works Committee.
- Drafted proposals for SPLOST and TSPLOST projects.
- Currently working with our Public Works department to build a hard surface walking path around the wilderness area in Pittard Park using TSPLOST funds.
- Recently installed a new wireless network at Pittard Park that includes free WiFi for park guests. I did this on a volunteer basis.
- Currently working on installing a new wired and wireless network at the Winterville Cultural Center and Marigold Auditorium. I'm also doing this on volunteer basis.
With your support and your vote I will continue my effort to have a positive impact on our community. And now is the time to vote! Early voting has started. Here are the times and locations:
Elections Office: 155 E Washington St Athens 30601
Tuesday, October 14 - Friday, October 17 from 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday, October 18 from 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Monday, October 20 - Friday, October 24 from 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday, October 25 from 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Monday, October 27 - Friday, October 31 from 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Athens Regional Library: 2025 Baxter St Athens 30606
Saturday, October 25 from 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Monday, October 27 - Friday, October 31 from 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Athens-Clarke County Tennis Center: 4460 Lexington Rd Athens 30605
Saturday, October 25 from 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Monday, October 27 -Friday, October 31 from 8:00AM - 5:00PM
The election is November 4th. Voting on election day in Winterville will take place at the Winterville Cultural Center.