Rosemount deserves proven, experienced, and nonpartisan representation

Below, please find my closing remarks from the October 19 City Council Candidate Forum:

I’ve already spoken at length tonight about the love I have for Rosemount, my call to serve this community and my fellow residents, and my positions on some pressing issues. In closing, II want to call out three important distinctions between myself and the other candidates. 

The first distinction is proven. My local volunteer ties and experience run deep. Dating back to my children’s days at Shannon Park Elementary, I’ve been engaged with school, extracurricular and volunteer experiences in this town. I am that person who dives in and works on things for the people around me, whether fundraising for a youth baseball trip to Cooperstown, managing communications for RAAA through a pandemic, or managing policy, bylaws, budgets and administration as president of RAAA. 

The second distinction is experienced. My 25+ year career in banking and financial services, and my family’s forays into small business ownership, have exposed me to the ways that small business, economic development and public/private relationships work. My leadership experience in managing teams and budgets, in both my career and my volunteer roles. And my experience on City Council, where I have demonstrated an understanding of the community and economic development process, and a willingness to hear things out without a rush to judgment. 

And finally, nonpartisan. I understand that my job as City Councilmember is to represent all residents of Rosemount. I know this work will tap me to listen to residents across many viewpoints, and to potentially lobby or collaborate with county, state and federal leaders across the spectrum for the good of our city. Rosemount is best represented by a nonpartisan team who can keep focused on what’s best for Rosemount - our town and our residents. 

I serve my fellow residents with a love for this town, and a passion for advocating for what is right. For those in the room tonight, watching at home, or watching on video recording, I appreciate your time. I hope we can keep doing great things together, with your vote on or before November 7th. Thank you.