What Qualifies Me to Run For Office?

I have dedicated much of my life to Sugar Grove – both as a long-time resident and working as a Public Works Director for the Village. I see fantastic opportunities here and I know that I can contribute my 40+ years of Municipal Government experience and perspective to be an effective Village Trustee. 

I have a strong working knowledge of multiple departments within the Village – including streets, water, utilities, and maintenance – extremely  important Village services provided to all of our residents. I have a long history of building positive resident relationships in the community, experience with project management, overseeing budgets, and delivering on community member expectations.  

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Why Am I Running For Office?

I am passionate about smart development for our community, including creating spaces for our residents and patrons to live, work, dine, and enjoy. For the past 18 months, I have worked on the Town Center Committee. I believe that together, we have created a fantastic framework for the Town Center concept. Now, I would like to continue to work as a Village Trustee to bring that vision to life.

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I also want to look at how we can create a more livable community for all our ageing  residents. In the past 10 years, we have added two age-restricted senior apartment homes and one assisted living facility in Sugar Grove. However, we need to advocate for senior resident resources beyond just housing – like transportation, shopping options, recreation and leisure options, health/wellness, etc. We need to ensure resident needs are being met locally – at all ages.