Because I Care
My community leadership contributions are many and continue to expand as I serve this community. Over the years, I have promoted a sense of community and devoted time both as a professional and as a citizen to voluntarily chair review panels, boards of directors, advisory boards and technical work groups promoting improvement in community health, property values, financial stability, safety and quality development and private property rights. As your Councilmember, I continue to be involved in Community Leadership!
Current Community Leadership Service as your Council Member
Since my short time in office in 2021, I continue to serve Mansfield Citizens and City staff personally and as a council member by participating in community leadership services that enrich our Mansfield Community!
Past Community Leadership Service
Since 2011, my efforts as a citizen voice, through public information requests , watchdog oversight and attending council meetings, has brought about better safety and quality of life for property owners across all Mansfield with:
I am no stranger to City hall or the Citizens of Mansfield in being a voice of reason for equitable growth, safety, welfare, and property rights of this community!
My community leadership contributions are many and continue to expand as I serve this community. Over the years, I have promoted a sense of community and devoted time both as a professional and as a citizen to voluntarily chair review panels, boards of directors, advisory boards and technical work groups promoting improvement in community health, property values, financial stability, safety and quality development and private property rights. As your Councilmember, I continue to be involved in Community Leadership!
Current Community Leadership Service as your Council Member
Since my short time in office in 2021, I continue to serve Mansfield Citizens and City staff personally and as a council member by participating in community leadership services that enrich our Mansfield Community!
- During the Pandemic, businesses were struggling and needed to bring more people downtown with more outside venues. With a focus on Mansfield first, the Parklet Program was born.
- Raised money for Feed the need with council participation, alongside the businesses and citizens
- Donated Eggs and participated in Hide eggs for the Downtown Mansfield Easter Egg Hunt
- Worked with Mansfield Methodist Church for the Methodist home graduating students’ college dorm needs
- Both I and Councilmember Short, spoke to Girl Scout group regarding our thoughts about City Council responsibilities from a woman’s perspective
- Participated in Mansfield Senior Lifestyles Veterans Day Celebration and Recognition awards
- Veterans Day Celebration/Fireguard where we presented veteran volunteers with “Mansfield proudly stands for those who have fallen” coins
- Recognition and Appreciation awards given to those that served on Fire Guard/ Fire watch during the veteran’s memorials display at the Lot
- Official Ribbon cutting and Opening City of Mansfield Fire House #5
- Attended MISD open house in support for new MISD school Openings
- Support of MISD Penny Swap
- A speaker for providing education to and welcoming of participants of Muni-versity
- Presenter at Mansfield’s new Emerging Leaders program, spoke to developing leadership skills and to look through the lens of opportunity to be their best at leading others in their jobs, with other staff and in the community
- Volunteered with Methodist church to prepare Angel tree gifts distribution and volunteered for the Mansfield Nursing Home Christmas party.
Past Community Leadership Service
Since 2011, my efforts as a citizen voice, through public information requests , watchdog oversight and attending council meetings, has brought about better safety and quality of life for property owners across all Mansfield with:
- City Fire Dept implementation of the Sensit natural gas leak detection equipment now carried on all fire trucks; automatic shut off systems for well blow outs; development, design, transparent reporting , FAQ information and contact listing on Mansfield City Gas well website.
- Ladies of Woodland Estates committee for networking , serving the needs of local community citizens and schools; Volunteered for Waco Antioch Church Women's Grace House; Volunteered at Nancy Neal for SBDM;
- I served on a special work committee commissioned by the City for the overhaul of Mansfield Gas Well Ordinances
- I was Woodland Estates HOA president for over 6 years. During that time, I brought financial balance, structure and maintained good property value. Worked with City staff to renovate our community streets, Killian Park and remained a consistent vocal voice for this community in matters that come before the city.
- Board member of Downtown Mansfield Inc.
- I currently sit on the Census 2020 committee.
- I recently sat on Mansfield’s Planning and Zoning Commission, Mansfield Capital Improvement Advisory Committee and Mansfield Tree Board.
- Previous co-chair of Construction Codes Board of Adjustments and Appeals.
- My affiliations and memberships include: Mansfield Chamber of Commerce; Mansfield Rotary, American Planning Association; League of Women voters; American Mothers; Texas Land Trust Council; American Notaries.
I am no stranger to City hall or the Citizens of Mansfield in being a voice of reason for equitable growth, safety, welfare, and property rights of this community!
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