18 year resident of Philomath
Volunteer, Board Member and Program Manager of Philomath Community Gleaners
Small Business Owner, 20+ years
Wife and Mom
Biscoe for Philomath
Strong Leadership…Planning for the Future
As a long-time resident of Philomath, I see the growth, traffic increases, and changes in livability and affordability...
Working for a Better Philomath!
My Priorities as Your City Councilor Strong Leadership...Planning for the Future
I am dedicated to the continued improvement of transparency and citizen involvement in public matters for the City of Philomath. The importance of safe spaces and open-door policies for citizens who wish to participate about issues that are important to them is a right guaranteed by the Oregon State Constitution and Oregon’s Statewide Land Use Planning Goals and should be protected for all.
Emergency Planning and Preparedness
Philomath is strategically placed at a vital point of service in a natural disaster. Current policies that are actionable on fire protection, water resiliency, strategic food reserves, emergency response and even COVID-19 planning are important to stabilize and protect Philomath in an emergency event.
Philomath's Comprehensive Plan
Philomath is in the process of updating its 20-year Comprehensive Plan. Public participation in this process if key to ensuring the best planning for pedestrian and bike friendly communities, better transportation solutions, safer neighborhoods, affordable living and steady economic growth.
Pedestrian Safety, Traffic Speeds and Roadway Congestion
Main street traffic speeds have become an increasing problem, with the majority of speeders as out-of-town speeders. Solutions must be found to decrease traffic speeds to safer levels for pedestrians and local drivers. The loss of pedestrian life on Main Street in 2021 was a somber reminder of the urgency of this need.
Roadway congestion in Philomath and on all roads between Corvallis and Philomath has greatly increased in the last several years. There is critical need to improve development planning to address congestion for both driver and pedestrian safety, and to reduce emissions from vehicles idling in long lines to get through
congested intersections
Protecting our Community from Environmental Hazards
The development of Millpond Crossing (MPC)has brought new risks to our community members. In particular, the property owners of the development have shouldered this burden. From site contaminants of XXX to the more recent risks of dangerously explosive methane and more recently reported hydrogen sulfide gases, along with groundwater contaminations, this development demands responsiveness from the city of Philomath. I am dedicated to protecting our Philomath residents and not special interests at MPC families' expense.