I'm born and bred in Central NY & excited to help our village continue to thrive!

• Current Trustee, Village of Homer

• Grew up on a dairy farm in Truxton & Homer High grad

• Walking buddy to my cute & giant dog Riley 

• SU professor, teaching students how to lead Community Impact projects with nonprofits & local governments here in Central NY 

• Village of Homer Economic Development Committee; NYS Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) Pitch Committee; Local Planning Committee (2019-2024) -- I was part of the team that secured a $10Million NYS DRI grant, then appointed to the committee that helped decide which projects to fund.

As Trustee, I serve on the Beautification, Cemetery and DPW Committees to enhance our public spaces & infrastructure. 

• Pursuing an Arbor City designation to preserve our beautiful trees & attract visitors 

• Connecting residents with funds for home renovations via CDBG grants and the NYS Historic Homeownership Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program

As Trustee, I have fought to keep our tax dollars right here in Homer to benefit our community. 

• Opposing county attempts to take sales tax revenue that belongs the Village of Homer 

• Implementing smarter budget practices to ensure every tax dollar is used effectively

I was part of the team that secured a $10Million NYS DRI Grant to revitalize our downtown. 

• Building on our downtown success to attract new businesses and residents 

• Expanding economic opportunities by supporting & growing our small businesses