FaQ's


Why are you seeking this office?

I am running for Mayor because I believe local government should be about neighbors coming together to solve problems and care for one another. As a mom, a small business owner, and Dentonite, I am dedicated to building the city that built me.

Denton has an exciting opportunity for a fresh start in 2026. With a new City Manager on the horizon and fresh voices on the Council, we have a rare chance to hit the reset button. I am not interested in business as usual or leaders who practice pretend listening. I want to build an invitational city, where everyone is actively invited to help shape our future through a government that values real listening and responsive leadership.

My plan to lead Denton focuses on four core pillars:


  • Prioritize Affordable, Proportional Growth: We must move away from huge, anonymous apartment complexes that strain our infrastructure. My approach focuses on development that actually serves residents, such as medium-density housing and starter homes that allow our teachers, first responders, young professionals, and creatives  to build roots here.
  • Build a Connected City & End Construction Fatigue: We need to manage the basics better. I will advocate for real accountability so that street construction hits deadlines and respects your daily commute. We will build a transit system that is a reliable tool for our families, making it dependable enough to help folks who want to become one-car households to save money and reduce traffic.
  • Cultivate a Denton-y Economy: I believe in a “yes, and” economic strategy. Yes, we will continue recruiting the big industrial partners that provide a stable tax base. And, we will use our resources with laser precision to cultivate the creative and university assets that define our soul. With smart, intentional economic development, we can turn our local talents and assets into high-wage jobs.
  • Champion Local Business and Cut the Red Tape: We must foster a Shop Denton First culture that treats small businesses and solopreneurs as vital partners. I will work to streamline city processes so that local government moves at the speed of business, not the speed of bureaucracy, ensuring money made in Denton stays in Denton.



  • What makes you qualified for this office?

    I bring a remarkable blend of professional expertise and lived experience:


    Expert Communicator: With two Master’s degrees and 20+ years in education, I specialize in bringing people together to reach shared goals.

    Proven Service: I've served on the City Charter Review Committee, the Board of Interfaith Ministries, and as Secretary of Denton Noon Rotary.

    Lived Perspective: I am currently the only candidate who is a parent of a young child and navigates a tight family budget. I don’t just study affordability; I live it.

  • How will you fix housing and infrastructure?

    We must stop playing "catch-up" with our own growth. My strategy includes:


    • Infrastructure First: Ensuring roads, sidewalks, and drainage are ready before new developments open.
    • Accountability: Ending the practice of "bundling" construction that traps neighborhoods behind multiple orange cones at once.
    • Smart Transit: Replacing GoZone with a more reliable, frequent bus system and treating trails as true transit corridors.

  • How will you keep Denton safe?

    Safety is about more than just statistics; it’s about peace of mind.


    • Proactive Presence: Fully staffing our police department to ensure visibility that prevents crime before it happens.
    • Neighborhood Safety: Focusing on "quality of life" crimes like property theft and scams.
    • Safe Streets: Completing sidewalk projects and enforcing safe-passing laws so families can walk and bike without fear.

  • How will you improve communication with residents?

    I will be Denton's "Lead Communicator" by:


    • Removing Barriers: Offering varied meeting times and childcare during city meetings.
    • The Budget Sandbox: Launching an interactive online tool where you can see exactly where your tax dollars go and "test" different spending priorities.
    • Civic Education: Hosting facility tours and "Meet the Mayor" townhalls (6x per year) to ensure City Hall remains citizen-led.

  • What is your vision for Denton in 20 years?

    I see a Denton that grew without losing its soul. It’s a city where teachers and nurses can afford to buy homes, where graduates from UNT and TWU find high-wage careers right here, and where the doors to City Hall are always wide open. We don't have to change who we are just because we are growing.