I decided to run for City Council to have an impact on how our city is run. I wanted to serve and contribute to helping make the city better. My three tenets are smart financial management, thoughtful growth, and small town hospitality. How we treat others says a lot about us. I value relationships and strive to make even the smallest encounters meaningful.  I bring this philosophy to the city council and shared the book, Unreasonable Hospitality, with the council, advocating