Relevant Experience

As a Kansas State Trooper, I was fortunate enough to be chosen to work in the Kansas House of Representatives which allowed me to learn the process of how our State passes Legislation and understand the legal processes that are involved.  Further, this position instilled in me the desire to want to serve the community and understanding how service can impact the lives of others.   

As a business owner, I managed the budget for the company which allowed me to gain a strong understanding of budgeting and the intricacies of cash flow and importance of balancing a budget with the needs of our customers and staff.   Further, I gained the knowledge and confidence to work with various individuals towards a common goal.

My law school experience allowed me to gain further knowledge in the construction of laws and the operations of the legal system within the local, state and federal governments.

Community Service/Volunteerism

Baldwin Education Foundation Board member

Baldwin City Planning Commission

Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

Baldwin Economic Development 

Washburn Law Mentor

Washburn Law Ambassador

What is your motivation for running for the office?

Baldwin City has made enormous progress in recent years with our events, sidewalks, community center and public safety services.  I want to build upon that and continue to move Baldwin forward while providing the level of professional services that our community has come to expect. 

What is one major issue Baldwin City is facing currently and how would you address it?

Our number one issue is replacing our water line to Lawrence along with finding a secondary water source.   Water will be one of the most important commodities to small communities in the future.  We currently have only one water source feeding our water system in Baldwin.   While we have made gains in this area, through negotiating with Edgerton to provide us water if/when it is feasible, we still must continue moving in the direction of obtaining a secondary water source while maintaining our current supply line from Lawrence. 

I have discussed this issue with Congressman Schmidt’s office and will continue to work with the federal and state governments to gain a federal or state grant to assist with the cost of constructing and maintaining our supply lines.  Working with our state and federal partners will assist us in obtaining funding that will not put all the strain on our citizens.  

What is your vision for Baldwin City 5-10 years in the future?

My vision is to continue to build upon the family friendly atmosphere that we have all grown to appreciate. Further, I envision to continually make educated decisions that assist the city with bringing in revenue from other sources, like grants for various projects, which helps to remove the burden from our residents.  Thinking outside the box when we are discussing projects, has helped secure millions of dollars for various grants for projects in our community.   

Finally, my vision is to create a community that is conducive to a lifestyle that seniors want to experience, where families want to raise their children and a school district and college that continually grow and thrive within our small community. This includes working to add or attract amenities for healthcare, daycare and other services that our community is missing through sound government policies and working closely with the private sector to attract these services. 

What personal characteristics and/or abilities do you have that qualify you for election to city office?

I bring business experience, public service experience, small community values, strong work ethic, love for our community and legal knowledge to the city.  These characteristics have allowed me to forge relationships within our community for projects like the community center and assist community members by creating a conduit between citizens and businesses with the city government.  

Further, I enjoy helping people, businesses or organizations connect more with our community and out government.   We have built strong relationships with Baker and the School District and my relationship building skills have enhanced and maintained those relationships.  It is imperative these relationships remain strong, because when Baker and our School District is successful, so is our community. 

What is one thing you’d like voters to know?

Whether you have agreed with decisions in the past or not, I am always willing to sit and listen to ideas and concerns.   I believe in always keeping an open mind and listening to our community members suggestions and ideas.  Serving our community is a privilege and I intend to continue to work towards improvements in all areas of our government while maintaining a high level of service to our citizens and businesses.   

Contact information

785-221-7910