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Thank you for visiting my website. I am running for Garner Town Council and would appreciate your vote on November 4, 2025. As a longtime resident, I can attest that Garner is truly a “Great Place To Be.” In that regard, I share with you a deep desire to keep Garner a great community and preserve what we have for future generations. My determination to keep Garner a “great place to be” led me to run for the Town Council. I welcome the opportunity to be your Council member and will honor the responsibility that comes with the trust you would place in me.
I will bring over 40 years of public service experience to the Town Council. My background consists of working as an Auditor, Budget Officer, Budget Director, Assistant Controller, and Chief Financial Officer. I am also a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA). During my professional career, my main objective was to serve the public to the best of my ability and always strive to make a positive difference. I promise to bring that same dedicated and disciplined work ethic to the Garner Town Council.
We are currently face many challenges due to the rapid and significant residential growth our town is experiencing. I’m sure we all have thoughts and ideas on how best to manage those challenges. As a member of the Town Council, I will ask the questions that you would ask as issues come before the Council. I will be your voice and your vote on the Council. Below are concerns that influenced my decision to run:
Fiscal Responsibility - use our resources efficiently and directed at top priorities to maintain a reasonable tax rate. Garner has experienced significant property tax increases in the last few years. It is currrently projected the town will be required to increase property taxes the next several years. I would bring better financial planning and management to the town.
Public Safety - have as the top budget priority to fund, staff, and train our police, fire, and first responders. In my opinion, Garner has the top public safety departments in the county and I promise to work to maintain that exceptional standing.
Public Works - adequately invest to maintain a high level of essential services to our residents.
Residential Development - ensure development is in the best interest of Garner residents and businesses. Not all development is created equal. It must result in a positive impact on the town and not just increase population. Development projects must maintain the character of the surrounding area, the town overall, and should not negatively affect residents and local businesses. We must focus on the ramifications development has on infrastructure, traffic, schools, housing, and town resources.
Commercial Development - it’s critical that the Council and Town emphasize and take action that brings in high value commercial development that (1) adds high end amenities (grocery stores, restaurants, retail, etc.) that residents have been demanding and (2) reduces the property tax burden on residents.
Housing - pursue actions and partnerships that helps the community address the need for affordable housing and workforce housing. Efforts should focus on programs that have a proven track record of producing successful results.
In closing, I promise to work hard, be prepared at the Town Council meetings, and bring a fresh set of eyes and ears to the Council. As stated previously, I want to be your voice and your vote on the Town Council. Together, let’s make a difference!
