I never set out to be a politician. I stepped into public service to do what I believed was right for my community — even when those decisions were difficult or unpopular.
As a former city councilmember, I was often the swing vote. That meant I wasn’t there to follow a script or serve a political agenda — I was there to ask thoughtful questions and make decisions based on what I believed was right. Behind closed doors, my vote was guided by one principle: accountability. I worked to ensure that decisions were fair, that justice was served, and that taxpayer money was used responsibly.
That independence came at a cost.