Responsible Growth
I believe North Adams deserves housing options for everyone - families, young professionals, seniors, and newcomers - at every price point. My vision is to help create a city where everyone can find a safe, welcoming place to call home. Key Initiatives - Establish a Housing Trust: I will work to launch a dedicated housing trust to provide financial support for the creation and preservation of homes for all resident income levels. I want to fund this trust with fees and taxes we collect from short-term rentals as well as other funding streams, so that tourism growth directly benefits local residents. - Diverse Housing Development: I will encourage new construction and the rehabilitation of vacant and underutilized buildings to create a mix of homes - affordable, workforce, and market-rate. - Smart Policy: I will advocate for zoning and tax reforms that make it easier to build and maintain quality housing, while supporting homeowners and responsible landlords.
Community
Engagement
A thriving North Adams is built on active participation. I am committed to empowering residents to get involved, fill open seats on city boards and commissions, and support local groups that make a difference. Key Initiatives - Drive Involvement: I will publicize and help fill vacant seats on city boards, commissions, and committees. I plan to host “Get Involved” events and workshops to connect residents with opportunities to serve. - Support Local Groups: I will partner with nonprofits, neighborhood associations, and grassroots organizations to strengthen the social fabric of our city. I will celebrate and amplify the work of local volunteers and community leaders. - Inclusive Engagement: I will work to ensure all voices are heard, especially those from underrepresented communities, and foster a culture of collaboration and shared responsibility.
Resilient
Vibrancy
North Adams is already a vibrant city, but true vibrancy must be sustainable, efficient, and inclusive, especially in challenging times. With state and federal funding cuts impacting our schools, services, and infrastructure, North Adams must act boldly to protect what matters. By investing in our downtown, supporting local businesses, and encouraging community celebration opportunities, I will help create lasting energy that benefits everyone and builds a city that thrives, no matter the challenge. Key Initiatives - Regional Partnerships: I will strengthen partnerships with MASS MoCA, Clark Art Institute, Natural Bridge State Park, and other regional attractions to boost tourism and economic activity. Efficient Use of Resources: I will encourage shared services and resource pooling with neighboring communities to maximize impact and reduce costs. - Sustainable Downtown Development & Small Business Support: I will continue investing in downtown revitalization, beautification, and cultural events that unite people and support local businesses. - Volunteerism and Community Spirit: I will promote and recognize volunteer efforts as a cornerstone of city vibrancy, encouraging residents to contribute time and talent to local events, beautification projects, and support networks. - Diversify Revenue Streams: I will seek new grants, public-private partnerships, and regional collaborations to fill funding gaps. I will explore responsible economic development and innovative funding models.
ABOUT ME
North Adams is a city of possibility, but it will take all of us—working together, getting involved, and supporting one another, to realize its full potential. I am ready to help build a future where everyone has a home, every voice is valued, and our community stands strong and vibrant, no matter the challenge.
Putting My Experience
to Work
Small Business Founder - Non-Profit Worker - Community Leader
I am deeply passionate about North Adams and the Northern Berkshires. I want to use my second term on the North Adams City Council to continue to make a positive impact by developing responsible and inclusive policies, bringing people together, and helping to build a vibrant city.
I was born and raised in Massachusetts. I studied International Relations, Business, and Political Science in Virginia, Europe, and Asia throughout my undergraduate and graduate degrees. My career has varied from directing an acting school to managing local and national marketing partnerships to producing inclusion programs at major Tech companies and nonprofits to starting my own business in North Adams. This diverse career has taken me across industries and the world, with the common thread being a focus on community development and advocacy.
After time spent living and learning in other cities and towns, I was eager to move back home to Massachusetts, where I could dive into the beautiful City of North Adams, and leverage my experience, passion, and vision to fix up old buildings, create businesses and nonprofits, develop spaces for residents to gather, foster a bustling downtown small business district, contribute to the workings of government, and make a positive impact on my community.
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