Together we can continue to do more for Castine

My goal in running again for Selectboard is to continue bringing a fresh perspective and new energy to the table. Castine is facing challenges, new and old, but each one is currently being addressed and has a plan behind it. Going forward, we can

• Continue to find and utilize new grant funding sources to offset tax increases

• Leverage existing committees to allow them to do more for the community

• Continue to collaborate with other towns on the peninsula and provide input to Augusta from a small, coastal town perspective

• Change our zoning laws that will help us navigate the directives coming from Augusta

• Implement our Comprehensive Plan that was overwhelmingly approved

  Together we can continue the shift of perspective from reactive to proactive and together we can work to keep our community vital and vibrant while keeping respect and civility at the forefront.

Occupational background:

ESL Teacher, Wisconsin Literary Services, 2018-2020; Archaeologist/ Researcher, University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee,2010-2016, 2001-2005; EMT, Mukwonago Fire Department, 2005–2006; Elementary, Special Education Teacher, Austin ISD, 1990-1995 & Albuquerque Public Schools, 1985-1990

Prior Government experience:

Castine Select Board 2022-2025, Legislative Policy Committee (LPC) 2024-Present; Castine Comprehensive Plan Committee, 2021-2025; Castine Planning Board, 2021-2022; Chair, Mukwonago Historic Preservation Commission, Mukwonago, WI, 2006–2008; Member, Mukwonago Historic Preservation Commission, Mukwonago, WI, 2004-2006

Educational background:

MS Anthropology, University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee 2005; BS Elementary Education, Baylor University 1985

Community service:

Peninsula Tomorrow Steering Committee, 2021-present; At Home Downeast Steering Committee, 2021-2023; Castine Arts Association Board, 2021- present; Castine Historical Society Board, 2021–present; The Hatch Community Youth Fund Board, 2021–2023; Castine Touring Company Board, 2019 – present; Moderator/Council/Deacon, Trinitarian Congregational Parish of Castine 2020–present; Wisconsin Conservation Voters, Board President 2019-2020; Wisconsin Conservation Voters Board, 2016-2020

Proven leadership:

• Chair of Castine Selectboard

• Chair or President of several boards with confirmed growth or success

• Admitted Castine into the Maine Community Resilience Partnership to increase access to grant money for our community.

• Organized and implemented the Castine Touring Company Trolley Tour (for American Cruise Lines) for the summer of 2021 bringing an additional $17,000 income between CTC, The Wilson Museum, and the Castine Historical Society, plus extra revenue to local businesses.