Why I’m running for County Council

Recently, my husband and I found ourselves giving serious thought to leaving Baltimore County, our home for 18 years.

We were concerned about where we saw the County drifting — a County government seemingly in the pocket of real estate developers, challenges facing our public schools, crime, and the evidence of hard-core drugs intruding into our neighborhoods.

But we decided to stay.

I love this community and its people. Over the years, I’ve invested so much of my time and effort into making this a better place to live, work, and raise a family. I knew I couldn’t just give up and leave. I knew I would have to stand up for our community and rededicate myself to its future. I’ve never had any interest in a career in politics. I do not see the County Council as a stepping stone to higher office. Nevertheless, I do see important work that needs to be done.

That’s why I’m running and I need your support both in the September primary and in the November general election.

Many of us running believe in similar things: fiscal responsibility, better schools, safer streets, open space, and improved recreational facilities. I hope that with my campaign you will find something different, something others are not talking about. I hope you can find something here that you can believe in and get excited about.