My Bio
Plymouth is both great and growing - and the community can be both! We need trustworthy, experienced and reasonable city commissioners. I'm asking for and I'd be honored to get your vote. Jeanne and I have lived in Plymouth at Arthur & Blanche for 30 years. Two kids, two pugs. I work for Henry Ford Health and I'm a small business owner.
I served on the Plymouth Planning Commission from 2010-2018, the last four as Chair. I originated the discussion and eventual ordinance limiting bigfoot homes, worked to modernize the Master Plan into an accessible and readable public document, and led a tough but fair commission relative to developers and reasonable development. I've stayed involved in the community, attending city meetings, and advocating for common sense policies that benefit the city and most importantly, the neighborhoods.
I've been asked to run by neighbors, friends and other commissioners - and I am ready to be servant leader to you and all our neighbors - from Old Village to New England Village, to Hough Park, to South Main, East side, North side and Downtown. If you don't know me, ask someone who does. Or contact me directly by phone or email listed below. I answer every question and would do so as your commissioner. Thank you for voting absentee or at the polls on November 4th. And thank you for considering me for your vote!
Endorsements
Former Mayor Dan Dwyer
Former Mayor Oliver Wolcott
Mayor Suzi Deal
City Commissioners Brock Minton, Jen Kehoe, Nick Mroz, Alanna Maguire & Colleen Pobur
Plymouth Democratic Club
Greater Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®
Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Distinction
Most pugs of Plymouth
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Vote Absentee or on November 4th!
My Key Issues
Reasonable Development
Balancing progress and development while maintaining the character and desirability of the city.
Neighborhood Voices
Your voice matters, and listening to everyone about their neighborhood needs is crucial and is my priority.
Trusted Neighbor
As a neighbor and as a former leader of a Plymouth commission, I'm known as a trusted and honest broker.
Send Me a Message
Have questions or suggestions? I would love to hear from you!