Making Connections
Priorities, Biographical Information
and Community Service
Priorities
Create a vibrant downtown
Establish a health and human services hub
Continue to reduce the number of tolerated encampments
Ensure short- and long-term fiscal health
Enhance community engagement
Biographical Information
My parents moved our family to Rohnert Park in 1961. I attended
John Reed Elementary, Rohnert Park Junior High, and Rancho Cotate
High School and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in
Communications from Brigham Young University.
My father and I opened a wholesale insurance business in the summer
of 1997, where I continue to work as the Director of Operations.
My husband, Sean and I married in 1999 and are the parents of three boys.
We made our home in Rohnert Park because of our great
community and excellent schools. I continue to enjoy serving
alongside many dedicated community volunteers.
Community Participation
Member, Rohnert Park City Council
Association of Bay Area Governments,
Executive Board Member
Rohnert Park Library Advisory Board
Water / Wastewater Committee
Sonoma County Community Development Committee
Rohnert Park Planning Commission
Committee to Protect Cotati-Rohnert Park Schools
Making Connections
I have thoroughly enjoyed serving the past four years
and look forward to earning your support for another four.
My favorite part of the job is making connections between our residents and
city services. One Saturday, a woman texted a picture of some hateful graffiti
on one of our neighborhood fences. I alerted public works and as soon as
they learned of the issue, they had it painted over within an hour and a half.
Major Accomplishments
Reducing Retiree Medical Liability from $46 million to $2 million
Approving the purchase of the 30-acre site for Downtown Rohnert Park
Engaging the mental health SAFE Team (Specialized Assistance
For Everyone) to Provide an Alternative Crisis Response for our citizens
Retaining an independent police auditor to improve police accountability
Building a new Westside Fire Station
Crafting and instituting a new camping ordinance
Installing 16 new Pickleball courts
Creating over 550 affordable housing units in eight projects
Including a climate change, equity & social justice element in our general plan
Clearing over 80 encampments
Secured permanent and interim shelter for over 120 individuals
Providing wrap around services to get them off the streets permanently