"I firmly believe that it is my time to put my professional experience and personal commitment to work for the city I love as a North Adams City Councilor. I have never been one to sit on the sidelines and I believe I have an opportunity to make meaningful and thoughtful contributions to the future direction that our city will take."
- Attended the North Adams public school system and graduated from Drury high school in the mid 80's. Attended Franklin Pierce University in New Hampshire, graduated as an award-winning Sociology major.
- Employed in Public Service for the past 17 years.
- Masters Degree in Education, with a concentration on Vocational Rehabilitation.
- Professionally committed to improving the quality of life for people and our community through the realm of employment, in both private and public sectors.
- Athletic coach for the youth of our community.
- Visiting instructor at MCLA and Springfield College.
- North Adams Human Service Commissioner for the past 7 years.
- Vice President of Downtown Development for 4 years.
- Chairman of the Friends of the Mohawk Theater for 8 years.
- I am an INDEPENDENT and CRITICAL THINKER who is able to COLLABORATE with others to build consensus and find solutions.
- I am a CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVER who will RESEARCH the issues and ask PROBING and INTELLIGENT questions that will reflect the best interests of our city.
- I represent a NATIVE VOICE with a VISION for NORTH ADAMS that THRIVES with opportunities for ECONOMIC GROWTH, CULTURAL ENHANCEMENTS, COMPETITIVE SCHOOLS and a quality of life that all citizens can access and believe that each one of us, are, truly, "In the Right Place."
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