EXPERIENCE
VOTING RECORD
Yes to approving an increase in road funding ($94,500 in 2011 to an estimated $1.5 million in 2017)
Yes to approving the 3 year road plan
Yes to a road fee
Yes to the C.A.R.E. Tax to improve our parts and recreation programs
Yes to new Public Safety facilities
Yes to anchor development incentives that have and will continue to increase sales tax revenue
Yes to a 6 month moratorium on high density housing resulting in a reduction of multi-family developments
Yes to the Valley Vista Trail System to improve outdoor opportunities in our community
Yes to protecting private property rights by legalizing accessory apartments
Yes to approving live streaming city council meetings for increased transparency
Yes to increasing voter turnout by authorizing mail-in ballots
Yes to annually approving a balanced budget
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Lifelong Pleasant Grove resident
Bachelor degree, Business Management, Utah Valley University
12 years employed as Utah Valley University Financial Aid Advisor
Over 7 years serving on Pleasant Grove City Council
Overseen a multi-million dollar budget on behalf of the taxpayers of Pleasant Grove
Mayor Pro-Tem 2015 and 2018
Strawberry Days Committee Member
Follow the Flag Committee Member
Heritage Days Committee Member
Former Neighborhood Advisory Board Member
Former Library Board Member
Former Beautification Commission Member
PGPD Citizens Academy Graduate
PTA Volunteer for over 12 years, former PTA President
Current PTA Communications and Event Chair
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opened communication with the Pleasant Grove Community Connection Facebook page which now has over 7,500 members
90% council meeting attendance every year in office since 2012
36% increase in sales tax revenue since 2015
Increased road funding to the most it has been in Pleasant Grove’s history
Championed the Valley Vista Bike and Trail System
Assisted in implementing the PG Hope suicide prevention program
Started “Let’s Talk Tuesday” open Facebook forum for residents
Promoted Pleasant Grove on KSL Studio 5
Led the C.A.R.E. Tax initiative
Initiated the P.R.O.U.D. campaign, creating new standards of customer service excellence city wide
Actively sought out commercial and retail business for The Grove by representing Pleasant Grove at ICSC (International Council of Retailers) and promoted our city to national companies that include shopping centers and restaurants.
Increased community involvement, communication and transparency by keeping residents connected through e-mail and social media informing them of events, important city issues and quickly responding to issues.
Promoted and supported local business