- Occupation: Businesswoman/Attorney/Mediator
- Former City Council and Planning Commission Member
- Former County Parks and Recreation Commissioner
- Land Use and Estate Planning Attorney and Mediator with her own firm
- Former Deputy District Attorney and co-founder of the Temporary Restraining Order Clinic
- BA Stanford, MA Columbia University, JD University of Santa Clara
- Businesswoman and member SLO Chamber since 1993, SLO Rotary, SLO Bicycle Coalition
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Top Priorities if Elected |
- Preserve unique natural, historical and financial resources through implementing "Smart Growth" principles.
- Encourage economic growth and a strong downtown while bringing back fiscal responsibility
- Update General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements by consulting with residents to plan a healthy community
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- Elected County Officials
- Elected City Officials
- San Luis Obispo City residents
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- I am an advocate of "Smart Growth"
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"Smart Growth" is the opposite of LA-style sprawl development, which depends on cheap gasoline, an infinite supply of cheap land and irresponsible environmental practices. "Smart Growth" by contrast is based on energy efficiency, alternate transportation and renewable resources, as explained below.
- Balancing the Budget
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I am uniquely qualified to guide the city through the upcoming budget setting sessions. I am an advocate of fiscal responsibility and will be the voice of city residents on council.
- Binding Arbitration
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I opposed the binding arbitration initiative when I was on the Council in 2000 because I feared it could deal a severe blow to the City Budget. However, since the voters passed it, I affirm their decision. I will put my mediation expertise to work to improve communication between the City and our fine police officers and firefighters.
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